IMGpapers 1980–83

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1980–83

1972 and 1974- the years of the miners

Socialist Challenge No. 223, 26 November 1981 · p. 9 of the scan · 295 words

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THE WORKERS at Staffa in Leyton, East London movement.

ed in the mining industry. Like Laurence Scott, here is an ideal opportunity for miners throughout the country to show support for workers in struggle. The NUM should black all Staffa goods. For further information contact Chris Newsom, Committee, 39 Somers Road, London E17. Tel: 01-539 0886.

What to do • Black Laurence Supplies products 061-231-4434 • Black Scab Drivers full list, telephone Strike HQ.

• Defend Effective Picketing plies, Carrs day there will be a mass picket.

• Financial support Fryer, 20 Roundcroft, Romiley, Cheshire.

• Get the truth out strike bulletin for your lodge/branch. Bulk order accepted. 5p a copy (postage free). The equipment produced by Staffa workers is usAUEW Strike Scott and Mining More details from Laurence Scott strike HQ Particularly Armitages and Eldridges. For a Join the 24 hour picket line at Mining SupHill Estate, Doncaster. Every MonSend to Laurence Scott Workers Appeal, G Order copies of the second issue of the Scotts The battle of Saltley Gate Arthur Scargill?

change last 15 to candidates, third shaft six pits, let alone one of reserves The to different the Early Retirement was correct. By R Hall, formerly from Warsop Colliery, North Derbyshire NUM cost many jobs Simultaneously the workers dramatically federalist national union.

The years Wilson government (1964-70) were a disaster, particularly for Britain's miners: 250 pits closed and IN 1966 the National Coal Board and the National Union of Miners accepted the National Power Loading Agreement (NLPA), a vicious productivity deal which reduced wages, and ratio of officials to increased. However NLPA did bring the NUM a long way from its geographical structure, towards a mingham engincers com ing down that road, and the naked arm of state op pression

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