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LAWRENCE DALY DIES AGED 84 - 01 JUNE 2009
The NUM has learned belatedly of the sad death of our former General Secretary Lawrence Daly.
Lawrence who died on May 23 aged 84, was the leading left-winger in the National Union of Mineworkers, a former Communist, was the NUM’s General Secretary for 16 years, leading — with Joe Gormley and Arthur Scargill — the strikes of 1972 and 1974, the second of which brought down Edward Heath’s government.
He led presented the NUM case to the inquiry in 1972 that settled the strike and obtained considerable increases in wages for all miners.
Ian Lavery NUM President said, "Lawrence was a gaint in the movement, renowned for his oratory, sharpness of mind and cutting wit. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family. The movement has witnessed the passing of a committed trade unionist and the NUM is the poorer for his loss."
Lawrence who died on May 23 aged 84, was the leading left-winger in the National Union of Mineworkers, a former Communist, was the NUM’s General Secretary for 16 years, leading — with Joe Gormley and Arthur Scargill — the strikes of 1972 and 1974, the second of which brought down Edward Heath’s government.
He led presented the NUM case to the inquiry in 1972 that settled the strike and obtained considerable increases in wages for all miners.
Ian Lavery NUM President said, "Lawrence was a gaint in the movement, renowned for his oratory, sharpness of mind and cutting wit. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family. The movement has witnessed the passing of a committed trade unionist and the NUM is the poorer for his loss."
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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