Specifically , the strikers opposed the sharing of political power with Irish nationalists , and the proposed role for the Republic of Ireland 's government in running Northern Ireland
The strike was called by unionists who were against the Sunningdale Agreement , which had been signed in December 1973 .
The strikers opposed the sharing of political power with Irish nationalists , and the proposed role for the Republic of Ireland 's government in running Northern Ireland
The strike was called by unionists who were against the Sunningdale Agreement , which had been signed in December 1973 .