PoliticsMay 141974

Ulster Workers' Strike Begins

May 14, 1974

The Ulster Workers' Strike commenced in Northern Ireland, initiated by the Ulster Workers' Council, a loyalist umbrella group. The strike's primary objective was to dismantle the Northern Ireland Executive and undermine the Sunningdale Agreement, which aimed to establish a power-sharing government. This industrial action led to widespread disruption and ultimately resulted in the collapse of the Executive a fortnight later, marking a significant moment in the Troubles.