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GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS REPORT OF ADVISOR BODY ON OSTEOARTRITIS OF THE KNEE - 15 APRIL 2009
Kitty Ussher MP announced on Wednesday 15th April 2009 at Caphouse Mining Museum that the Government had accepted the Industrial Injuries Advisor Council report in full on osteoarthritis of the Knee and will later this year be putting it before Parliament to make osteoarthritis of the knee and industrial disease for mineworkers.
CHRIS KITCHEN NUM National Secretary welcomed Ms Ussher’s remarks saying “This is a substantial success for the hard work done by the NUM in respect of this crippling disease.”
The IIAC report on osteoarthritis of the knee recommends coverage for:
“Work for ten years or more in aggregate in any combination of any of the following occupations:
a) before 1986 as an underground coal miner ; or
b) After 1985, as:
i) A faceworker working non-mechanised coal faces, or
ii) A development worker or conveyor belt cleaner or attendant.
A non-mechanised coal face is a face with neither powered roof supports nor a power loader machine which simultaneously cuts and loads coal.”
To view the full document, click the link below.
http://www.iiac.org.uk/pdf/command_papers/Cm7440.pdf
CHRIS KITCHEN NUM National Secretary welcomed Ms Ussher’s remarks saying “This is a substantial success for the hard work done by the NUM in respect of this crippling disease.”
The IIAC report on osteoarthritis of the knee recommends coverage for:
“Work for ten years or more in aggregate in any combination of any of the following occupations:
a) before 1986 as an underground coal miner ; or
b) After 1985, as:
i) A faceworker working non-mechanised coal faces, or
ii) A development worker or conveyor belt cleaner or attendant.
A non-mechanised coal face is a face with neither powered roof supports nor a power loader machine which simultaneously cuts and loads coal.”
To view the full document, click the link below.
http://www.iiac.org.uk/pdf/command_papers/Cm7440.pdf
Industrial Action
The National Union of Mineworkers expresses its support for fellow trade unionists in the Public Sector who today are having to resort to withdrawing their labour (a fundamental right of any worker) and take strike action against these unfair cuts to their pensions and terms and conditions.
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Funeral of Gerry Gibson
It is with deep regret that the NUM (Yorkshire Area) announce the Funeral Service details for Gerry Gibson who tragically lost his life at Kellingley Colliery on Tuesday 27th September 2011.The Service in dedication to Gerry a much respected member,work mate & fellow miner will be held in
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Statement from Gerry's Family
We are all truly devastated by Gerry's sudden and tragic death.
We would like to pay tribute to everyone involved in attempts to rescue Gerry - all work colleagues; Kellingley rescue team; the air ambulance team and all other medics who were on site. Their tireless efforts were not i
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Fatality at Kellingley Colliery
it is with deep regret that the national union of mineworkers has to confirm that as a result of a tragic accident at kellingley colliery one of our members has lost his life.
the whole workforce at the colliery are devastated at the loss of a friend and colleague as a result of a roof fall on 502s
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