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Joe Gormley confirms his retirement as the President of the NUM. He is as yet unsure of who will replace him, and is not yet prepared to comment on whom he would back for the role.
Miners leader Arthur Scargill blames the fatal accident [at Golborne Colliery, Lancashire] on the productivity incentive scheme, with the Coal Board cutting corners to get the coal out, and miners taking...
Joe Gormley, President of the NUM, on the accidental explosion in the Golborne pit, in which 3 men died. Gormley reminds the public that this is the price of coal, and promises a full inquiry to find out...
Arthur Scargill comments on the retirement of NUM President Joe Gormley and describes the rough ride Gormley endured, observing that he has probably had enough of it.
Sir Derek Ezra, Coal Board Chairman, on the recent mining accidents, claiming the health and safety of UK mines is of the best in the world and the future for the industry is bright despite likely high wage...
National Coal Board Chairman, Sir Derek Ezra explains the 3% wage increase offer for the mining industry workers and his proposals for new wage bargaining. The financial position is very difficult due to the...
NUM President, Joe Gormley comments on the decision of the Coal Board to up the offer to the unions, which has doubled, and claims negotiations will continue until the miners get the wage increase they seek.
Report on Joe Gormley stepping down as NUM leader. Includes interviews with Gormley who refuses to comment on who will replace him; Joe Whelan on the battle between the two candidates (Mick McGahey and...
Scottish mine workers leader Mick McGahey reacts to the news of Joe Gormley’s resignation as President of the NUM and on his hopes to win the post although facing tough competition from Arthur Scargill.
NUM leader Arthur Scargill is interviewed about his desire to become the new President of the National Union of Mineworkers when the current President, Joe Gormley, confirms his retirement date.
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