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SOME COAL STATISTICS
Some coal burn statistics
* It took 39.7 million tonnes of coal to generate 27.7 per cent of Britain's electricity last year;
* the 39.7 million tonne burn was the lowest figure since 1953 when 37.3mt was used for power generation;
* power station coal burn in the last four years has declined as follows:
- 2006 ....57.4mt
- 2007.....52.5mt
- 2008.....47.8mt
- 2009 ....39.7mt
The point to stress here is that even at 39.7mt (8mt less than the previous year due to better nuclear performance, cheaper gas and a downturn in demand for power due to the recession), our power stations continue to burn TWICE AS MUCH COAL AS THAT PRODUCED IN THE UK, imports still makingh a significant contribution.
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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