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NEWS FLASH > DRAX PROTEST > NUM PRESS RELEASE - 30 AUGUST 2006
The National Union of Mineworkers has expressed amazement at the protest taking place at Drax Power Station near Selby in Yorkshire.
Steve Kemp NUM National Secretary said, ?This protest flies in the face of common sense. If these protestors had their way all coal fired generation in this country would stop and since coal is now providing in the region of 50% of the fuel needed to generate this country?s electricity there would be a catastrophic shutdown leading to power cuts for the National Health Service and all other essential services.
?The massive job losses, not just in coalmining, but in power stations and other industries would be devastating.
?We understand people?s concerns about the environment but the way forward is for the Government to take the lead in fostering clean coal burn, coal need not be black it can be green.
?The people behind this preposterous demonstration should instead be arguing, along with the NUM, for the development of Clean Coal Technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage, Coal Gasification and Liquefaction and the fitting of Flue Gas De-sulphurisation equipment to our power stations so that coal can be burnt cleanly and in an environmentally friendly way.
?This nation has been blessed with vast coal reserves which, given the current energy crisis, must be fully exploited.?
Steve Kemp NUM National Secretary said, ?This protest flies in the face of common sense. If these protestors had their way all coal fired generation in this country would stop and since coal is now providing in the region of 50% of the fuel needed to generate this country?s electricity there would be a catastrophic shutdown leading to power cuts for the National Health Service and all other essential services.
?The massive job losses, not just in coalmining, but in power stations and other industries would be devastating.
?We understand people?s concerns about the environment but the way forward is for the Government to take the lead in fostering clean coal burn, coal need not be black it can be green.
?The people behind this preposterous demonstration should instead be arguing, along with the NUM, for the development of Clean Coal Technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage, Coal Gasification and Liquefaction and the fitting of Flue Gas De-sulphurisation equipment to our power stations so that coal can be burnt cleanly and in an environmentally friendly way.
?This nation has been blessed with vast coal reserves which, given the current energy crisis, must be fully exploited.?
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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