At a time when it seems “bad news” is the “watch word of the day” it is nice to be able for a change, to be able to report something positive. The Trustees of the Frickley / South Elmsall Miners Welfare Trust are to be congratulated for actually helping organisations in their community in these
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INDEPENDENT REVIEW – Impact on communities of the policing of the miners’ strike 1984-85. FINAL REPORT.
RECOMMENDATION We received a number of complaints about State misconduct, including wrongful arrest, miscarriage of justice and unfair dismissal. In particular, the National Coal Board management in Scotland did not appear to be fair or consistent in its policy of dismissal, with many miners being dismissed for relatively minor offences, only some reinstated and some
Government must support jobs in local lockdown areas to prevent mass unemployment says the TUC.
We know that the least well off in the UK and those suffering underlying health issues are being disproportionately affected by Covid-19. This includes many former Miners and mining communities. We need to get on top of the Coronavirus pandemic and where tougher restrictions are needed there must be additional help from the Government to
Public Enquiry into the policing of the Miners Strike.
The Orgreave Truth and Justice campaign (OTJC) and the NUM welcome the outcome of the enquiry into the policing of the Miners Strike in Scotland. It shows why the Westminster Government and current Home Secretary The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP and her predecessors have refused to hold an enquiry in England and Wales. We
NUM-SIP 2020.
ANNE & BETTY’s. New book United by the Struggle.
Signed copies of this book now available ahead of official release date from annescargillbettycook@gmail.com
National Miners’ Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Chase Arts for Public Spaces (CHAPS) supported by the NUM in the original application and subsequent appeal have been successful in gaining permission to erect a National Miners’ Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas Staffordshire home to over 350 national memorials. Its purpose is to remember all those men, women and children who have
Orgreave (virtual) Rally 2020
Pneumoconiosis during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
During the Coronavirus Pandemic the NUM, like many other organisations, has had to close its offices and suspend its surgeries because of the lockdown and social distancing rules. This does not mean that we are no longer available to help and assist members, former members and their families throughout this crisis. Some staff and NUM
Death of Meirion (Mark) Jones.
It is with great sadness that we are informed of the sad news that Meirion (Mark) Jones, father of David Jones, has passed away. The funeral will take place on Wednesday 3rd June at 11 am, at Moorthorpe Cemetery, where he will be reunited with his beloved wife, Doreen & son David. A short service will
