Episode 1818 (19th June 1978)

Plot
Steve tries to stop Ivy from calling a strike. Annie returns from the Health farm. Elsie returns from Birmingham to find a load of unpaid bills. Ida opposes the strike as Hilda isn't a member of the union. The majority of the factory girls agree to strike. Ivy is shaken when the union refuses to back the strike as Hilda is not a union member. Hilda is thrilled that the factory is on strike because of her. Mike accuses Ivy of striking to get at him. The girls walk out. Vera organises a picket line at the factory.