Barnsley support
Socialist Organiser1982 1982-10-21Read it in the scan (PDF), scan page 2 →
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Is the overtime shire?. SOCIALIST Organiser spoke to delegates who attended a meeting for branch officials at Bradsworth Miners Welfare near Doncaster. The meeting was called by Yorkshire NUM President Jack Taylor as part of the NUM campaign for a 30% wage increase and against pit closures.
I asked the delegates:operation of the ban solid in York'Yes. After Jack Taylor reported, he was given a standing ovation by us all.' What about exemptions? Might not those sections like the Barnsley winders try and use that as an excuse?
How ballot claim?
'The. only exemptions allowed are for emergencies like flooding, fire and the like. If the Barnsley winders work overtime, then the job is blacked.
'They didn't even attend the meeting ' 'Who knows what would have happened if they did.' do you think the will go for the 'In Yorkshire a majority - definitely. In January 66% voted for it. Its up to us to build for it — build on the support we have already' pit closures?
'86% were against closures in the last ballot. It's a very emotional issue in the pits.' 'Branch officials and the leadership are mounting a campaign amongst the rank and file' 'Five major rallies throughout the country -for the rank and file -Sheffield City Hall is the first.' Wha. now for alliance?
"There was a great cheer last night when the platform announced Sid Weighell had been sacked.' 'Strengthened - definitely ' Barnsley SO
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Socialist Organiser no. 105 October 21 1982 Page 3 LABOUR PARTIES AGAINST THE branches, affiliated trade union branches Hall, London SE1: Credentials for delegates from Sponsors include: Hackney North, Bermondsey, Vauxhall, Brent South, Islington North, and Islington