“Arthur Scargill’s leadership of the miners’ strike has been a disgrace. The price to be paid for his folly will be immense. He will have destroyed the NUM as an effective fighting force within British trade unionism for the next 20 years. If kamikaze pilots were to form their own union, Arthur would be an ideal choice for leader.”
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Jimmy Reid
Jimmy Reid was a distinguished Scottish politician and trade unionist, recognized for his significant contributions to the Scottish Labour Party and the nation's education sector. Born on July 9, 1932, in Glasgow, Scotland, Reid served as a trade unionist and later as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP). His career spanned several decades, during which he advocated for social justice and education reform. Reid passed away on August 10, 2010. more
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