I doubt if there is anyone, with even
a passing interest in UK politics, who hasn't heard or read about the
1984/85 miner's strike. An event that lasted approximately a year,
during which time the British state threw its full force of repression
against the striking miners. It tried every tactic in its arsenal, short
of tanks in the mining villages and towns, to crush the resistance of
the miners. This epic working class struggle should not be forgotten, to
this end several groups are organising and co-sponsoring a talk and
discussion by Dave Douglass, a miner who was there.
There will be an event to mark this struggle, organised by the Clydeside General Members Branch of the
International Workers of the World and co-sponsored by Glasgow Anarchist Collective, Glasgow Anarchist Federation, Radical Independent Bookfair,
and Spirit of Revolt. It will be held on Wednesday, September 24th. 7pm to 9pm, in
the Fred Paton Centre, 19 Carrington Street Glasgow, and is a free
event. Carrington Street is between Great Western Road and West Princes
Street, not far from St George's Cross. There will also be stalls and displays, an event not to be missed
Come along, hear about your history, and add your stories and opinions.
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