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1971 Organises UPW 41 day strike
1977 Founder member of numerous anti-racist and anti-fascist organizations, and organizer of major protests against the National Front in London. Organises numerous community campaigns against racism in policing, education, housing, and to promote needs of local youth.
1978 – 83 Area Official for National Union of Public Employees, representing Local government and NHS workers, organising industrial action, and pressing for internal recognition of rights of black workers

Bernie Grant's personal NUPE contribution card
Bernie Grant’s personal NUPE contribution card

Bernie Grant's handwritten notes re workplace discrimination against 'black and other immigrant workers by management and trade unions'
Bernie Grant’s handwritten notes re workplace discrimination against ‘black and other immigrant workers by management and trade unions’
1978 Made Honorary Life Member of UPW on leaving the Union

Postal Union Honorary badge that Bernie Grant was particularly proud of
Postal Union Honorary badge that Bernie Grant was particularly proud of
1979 – 83 Deputy Leader of Haringey Council
1979 Founder member of Standing Conference of Afro-Caribbean and Asian Councillors