University of Sheffield Player
A close-up comic book panel depicting a group of people protesting with signs. One person in the center speaks into a megaphone with a determined expression, and text boxes above and beside the panels provide context and dialogue.
Exhibit, 7 days

Striking Women

South Asians Workers' struggles in the UK labour market

Part of Understanding Society 2025

At Winter Gardens, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 2LH

Opening Times:
Monday 27 October - Sunday 2 November 2025 | 8am-8pm daily (except Sunday 9 November, 10am to 5pm)

No booking required

Learn about the fierce fight for workers' rights at this exhibition exploring the history of industrial action led by South Asian women in the UK - from the pivotal Grunwick strike of 1976 to the Gate Gourmet dispute in 2005.

Led by Dr Sundari Anitha, University of Sheffield