SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

JUSTICE FOR MINEWORKERS Nationa Campaign

Socialist Action No. 141, 23 May 1986 · p. 11 of the scan · 221 words

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page 11 of the scan

LIuk mounted DV Murdoch's onstrates that there is at WICOCIIL threat to the whole trade very senous union movement.

Pressure Ninety three mineworkers were sent to prison as. a result of incidents during the strike. We are still supporting six imprisoned mineworkers.

result of the vigorous efforts of the NUM, 493 jobs have been won back. At the present proportion of these 'jobs won DaCK remnsralements. Most engagements, which that many rights benefits have been lost. 503 NUM members still remain sacked.

According to the Coal Board's written evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee Employment (Wednesday, 22nd May 1985) they have publicly launched the campaign. The Heathfields on the 2 March Justice demonstration which ing a gala on 6 Séptember, paign council decided anu last weekend's cam -build support for this from other areas. The Heroes organisation establishing travellng road show for the use of local campaigns.

A number of trade conferences already passed policy this year in support of the victimised miners the Justice Campaign.

Concerted effort to raise further support is planned for this vcal s TUC and Labour Party conterences Stalls have already been booked and a Heroes concert is planned tor the Labour Party conthe next months to establish local campaigns.

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