NUM marks Joe Green's death | Socialist Action 1983

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ON 15 June 1984, just two years ago, NUM picket Joe Green was killed, crushed by scab lorry ourside Ferrybridge power station.

Last Saturday 700 people, mostly miners their families, marked the alvcsa• marching past the site of his death to a rally in the nearby village of Kellingley.

Addressing the rally Arthur Seargill, paid irbute 'to the memorv oi a man who paid the ultimate price for his union. Day by day Joe Green went to picket at Ferrybridge power station to ,demonstrate his commitment to saving his union and his industry.' Scargill ridiculed the kniehthood just awarded to Ian McGregor. But, he added, he'd lave been disappointed if the government had not rewarded McGregor. Tories were loyal to thosé' who defended their own class. 'There's a lesson there for Neil Kinnock.

What Joe Green Davy Jones achieved had held back the pit closure programme. Many pits still open would have closHELICN struggle. Scargill ended WILL a cal lu slcr.uu ll fforts to reinstate The 501 miners still sacked for their role in the strike. 'It's time to say to the Board we've had enough harassment, enough intimidation'.