I really enjoyed “Pride,” a relatively new British import that was nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of best comedy/musical. Although it is billed as a comedy, it does examine the very serious subject of the 1984 labor strikes throughout the United Kingdom. Focusing on the coal miners of Wales, this movie stars Dominic West, Imelda Stauton and Bill Nighy. When a gay and lesbian activist group in London hears about the plight of the people of a small, Welsh coal mining town, they organize a fund raising campaign. Unfortunately, it takes time for all the members of the community to accept the group’s help. Based on a true story, West, Staunton and Nighy plus the rest of a good cast make this a thoughtful and enjoyable film.
Two other British movies are similar in that they deal with the plight of the worker in 1980s Great Britian. 
“Made in Dagenham” deals with a 1968 walkout by the 850 female auto workers at the Ford factory in Dagenham. This too is based on a true story.
“Kinky Boots” the movie, not the musical,
is set in the working-class town of Northhampton, whose economy relies upon its shoe factory. Unfortunately, business is poor, until the owner forms a partnership with Lola, a transvestite performer, who cannot find a good fitting pair of boots. Staring Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a funny movie that deals with prejudice and understanding.