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NUM PRESS RELEASE - MOTHBALLING/CLOSURE OF HARWORTH COLLIERY 27 JULY 2005
The National Union of Mineworkers Vice-Chairman Keith Stanley has today condemned UK Coal on its decision to mothball/close Harworth Colliery in Nottinghamshire. UK Coal has not initiated any form of consultation with the NUM before carrying out this decision.
The pit has vast amounts of coal available in the top hard seam and to mothball/close it upon completion of mining of the existing coal-faces will inevitably close it thus isolating millions of tonnes of coal.
The NUM is opposing this decision and is in the process of meeting with the energy minister Malcolm Wicks to discuss Harworth and the Government?s future energy policy.
Keith Stanley said, ?This Labour Government has got to pull its head out of the sand and deal with the ever increasing energy crisis that will be upon us in the very near future. The Government must seriously consider taking the industry away from UK Coal who has no interest in the security of supply, their decision to close mines is based on profit margins alone?.
The pit has vast amounts of coal available in the top hard seam and to mothball/close it upon completion of mining of the existing coal-faces will inevitably close it thus isolating millions of tonnes of coal.
The NUM is opposing this decision and is in the process of meeting with the energy minister Malcolm Wicks to discuss Harworth and the Government?s future energy policy.
Keith Stanley said, ?This Labour Government has got to pull its head out of the sand and deal with the ever increasing energy crisis that will be upon us in the very near future. The Government must seriously consider taking the industry away from UK Coal who has no interest in the security of supply, their decision to close mines is based on profit margins alone?.
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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