The station was a key factor in the 1974 Ulster Workers' Council strike.

The triumph of the Ulster Workers' Council left it with huge prestige during the remainder of the summer.

Saturday, 25th May 1974, was the eleventh day of the general strike called by the Ulster Workers' Council.

The Ulster Workers' Council joined as did the remaining paramilitary organisations.

Certain branches of the Ulster Workers' Council wished for more time to prepare their particular factory or section of industry.

During the Ulster Workers' Council strike in 1974 the entire regiment was mobilised full-time for five days.

They organised a general strike: the Ulster Workers' Council strike.

This collapsed on 28 May 1974, due to the Ulster Workers' Council strike.

The attacks took place on the third day of the Ulster Workers' Council Strike.

The Executive fell as a result of the Ulster Workers' Strike in May 1974.