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Motor accessories strikers back
30 June 1961
MOTOR ACCESSORIES STRIKERS BACK
The 2,000 workers at Smith's Motor Accessories at Cricklewood, N.W.. were back at work yesterday after their two-week unofficial strike over a pay claim. Arrangements were made for the return to work of car workers made idle by the strike. Rootes recalled 1,500 workers.
Jaguar employees at Coventry and Rover workers at Solihull will return today. B.M.C. reported normal working at Longbridge and Cowley.
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