Do you remember the 1984-1985 miners’ strike? Did you take part or offer solidarity?
This year is the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike and many people across West Yorkshire will be recalling their involvement or the involvement of their family.
Leeds Trades Union Council are marking the anniversary with a ‘Leeds TUC sing-along’ on Saturday 16 November at The Holbeck. The President of Leeds TUC Jane Aitchison told South Leeds Life:
“Forty years on from the miners’ strike we will have a night of singing to remember that brave strike and all the lessons of that time.
“Today more than ever we all need to join a union and stick together to make work pay better and to make society fairer!”
Jayne will be one of many people coming along to remember her family’s role during that year and she told us;“My 80-year-old Aunt worked in the pit canteen and walked out with the miners’ and stayed on strike along with family and friends. She’s looking forward to attending the event and will be in full voice.”
Organisers promise:
- You get a song book with all the lyrics
- You will be led by musicians through a repertoire of wonderfully uplifting socialist songs
- You will leave having contributed to a good cause and with your spirits well and truly lifted!
Everyone is welcome and you can get your tickets at bit.ly/MinersSing
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