90th Anniversary of the Outdoor Relief Scheme

90 Years Since the Outdoor Relief Strike: History Repeated?

October marks the 90th anniversary of the Outdoor Relief Strike, a struggle that brought about the momentary unity of the working class across Belfast. Join the Belfast Trades Council as we reflect on the history and legacy of the ODR Strikes, and explore some of the parallels with the crisis of modern capitalism. 

Speakers:

Seán Mitchell – Author of Struggle or Starve: Working-Class Unity in 1932

Seán Byers – Trademark Belfast

Lynda Walker – Belfast & District Trades Union Council

Date: Wednesday 26 October

Time: 7pm 

Location: ICTU Offices, 4-6 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2FN

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Contact: belfasttradescouncil@hotmail.co.uk

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