THE MINERS' strike is having an impact in the workers movement across Europe, demonstrated by the enthusiastic response received by the miners who have been on solidarity tours.
for the women from the mining communities whose heroic struggle is inspiring women and men alike.
Germany, together with women from the Greenham movement. She describes her impressions and her response.
Our first meeting was in Cologne on the Saturday, we spoke at a march The speakers seemed to g‹ didn't understand a word.
I didn't realise that I was to be the last speaker.
And I couldn't believe it, papping as soon as was clapping as soon as announced to speak before I'd even got to the platform.
There was a really good feeling in the crowd, and I given bouquet.
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