Catalogue Number
NMLH.2021.108
Object Name
Badge
Date
1989
Description
- Larger black and white badge, Plastic cover, metal back. Black and white drawing of an ambulance on top half of badge with white background. Bottom half of badge has a black background and says "SUPPORT THE AMBULANCE CREWS." Metal back with pin - slightly deteriorated. Marks on metal.
- This badge and its message is showing solidarity with ambulance crews. Probably over pay disputes and linked to trade union work. There was a significant British ambulance strike in 1989-1990 over pay for ambulance crews. The government pay offer of 7.5% was rejected, and five ambulance workers unions demanded a 25.8% rise. This strike was during Thatcher's leadership.
