19 day royal mail strike

You're referring to the 1971 Royal Mail strike!

The 1971 Royal Mail strike, also known as the "19-day postal strike," was a major industrial dispute that took place in the United Kingdom from April 10 to April 28, 1971. It was one of the longest and most significant postal strikes in British history.

The strike was called by the National Union of Postal Workers (NUPW) and the Union of Post Office Workers (UPOW) in response to a dispute over pay, working conditions, and job security. The unions were seeking a 15% pay increase, improved working conditions, and an end to the introduction of new technology that was perceived as threatening jobs.

The strike began on April 10, 1971, when over 120,000 postal workers across the UK walked out of their jobs. The strike caused widespread disruption to mail services, with many areas experiencing delays or no mail delivery at all. The strike also had significant economic and social impacts, with businesses and individuals affected by the lack of mail services.

The strike was eventually resolved on April 28, 1971, when the Royal Mail and the unions reached a settlement. The agreement included a 10% pay increase, improved working conditions, and a commitment to maintain jobs and services. The strike was seen as a significant victory for the unions and marked a turning point in the history of industrial relations in the UK.

The 1971 Royal Mail strike remains an important event in British industrial history, and its legacy continues to be felt in the UK's postal services today.