THE UCS Upper Clyde Shipbuilders Paintings © Ken Currie, Reproduced courtesy of The People's Palace, Glasgow The closure of the four yards at UCS in 1971 would have meant the loss of 70% of the jobs at the company. Three hundred men took part and continued to work during the action which lasted eight months. Again a banner is an important part of the painting. Why do you think the artist has used political banners to such an extent in the various panels? Return to Panel Seven