Mary Manning
Irish shopworker who led a strike against apartheid in 1984
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Jun 12, 2024 • 10min
The Irish shopworkers strike against apartheid
Mary Manning, Irish shopworker, led a strike against apartheid in 1984. The strike lasted almost three years, leading to a complete ban on South African imports in Ireland. The strikers addressed the United Nations and met with Nelson Mandela. Inspiring story of perseverance and activism.
