asked the Minister for Labour the total number of official strikes in this country during the period 1 January 1987 to 31 December 1987.
Written Answers. - Official Strikes Statistics.
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Figures compiled by my Department show that 76 strikes commenced in 1987 of which 54 were official. Seven of the 76 strikes had commenced in 1986 and were still in progress in 1987.