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In otl the "The Winter of discontent" persuaded people that unions were over powerful. Actually it was organized on behalf of low paid workes often with unpleasant jobs.
Suppose the government gave more money to local authorities and allowed the unions to avoid the strike
Inflation would be a bit worse. But Thatcherism might be avoided.