The Battle of Orgreave (1984)

The Battle of Orgreave was a violent clash in June 1984 between police and striking miners in Orgreave, South Yorkshire, England. As miners protested wage cuts and mining closures, police attempted to control the large crowd, leading to confrontations involving mounted police, tasers, and barricades. The event became a symbol of the harshness of government and police actions against industrial workers during that period. Investigations later questioned the police's conduct, and the incident remains a significant reference in labor rights history.