Steelworkers in Struggle

Discover the compelling narrative of the 1980 national steelworkers strike in Britain with Steelworkers in Struggle by Charlie McGuire. Published by Manchester University Press in 2025, this insightful hardback edition spans 240 pages and delves into the origins and development of this pivotal event. Through a rich tapestry of oral histories, McGuire illuminates the long-lasting impacts the strike had on its participants, highlighting its significance as a crucial turning point in the deindustrialization processes that reshaped Britain during the 1980s. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in labor history, social movements, and the transformation of industrial landscapes. Join McGuire on this journey through a defining moment in British history and understand the resilience of the steelworkers who fought for their rights.