Socialist Outlook

Socialist Viewpoint, International, Socialist Outlook and their supplements, 1984–2002

Scots miners take the high road for jobs

Socialist Outlook no. 31, Miners supplement · 178 words

But the Tories' crisis is our opportunity. To add to their economic woes, deep divisions over Europe threaten John Major.

Now the Tories are on the ropes, they must be =::E: escape route. Nex: and siste can blow.

Instead of groveling to the emplovers. the TUC THE SCOTTISH TUC is organising a march of miners from Glasgow to London in opposition to pit closures.

Setting off on November 14, it will arrive in London on December 19. offering a rolling focus for the campaign to defend the collieries from the Tory axe.

TUC assistant general secretary David Lea told the Horning Star that the TUC might organise a rally for the marchers in Stafford on their December 9 'Na. tional Day of Recovery.

The march will reach • Newcastle November 21, • York November 28 • Sheffield December 3 • Nottingham December 6 • Birmingham Dec 11 • Oxford December 14 • Central London December 19 A major rally on December 20. - the Sunday before Xmas. PULL OUT Page I

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