The miners federation of great britain later renamed the mineworkers federation of great britain in 1932 was reorganised in 1945 as a unified trade union, the national union of mineworkers num, with each former constituent association becoming a district of the new union. The national union of mineworkers num is a trade union for coal miners in great britain, formed in 1945 from the miners federation of great britain mfgb. National union of mineworkers south africa wikipedia. This document contains ar21 annual returns for the national union of mineworkers northumberland area as submitted to the certification officer. The national wealth of our country, the heritage of all south africans shall be restored to the people. Read online national senior certificate grade 12 book pdf free download link book now.
The end of the age of frans baleni by greg nicolson 7 june 2015 after a decade at the helm of what was the countrys biggest union, frans baleni is no longer the national union. Download national senior certificate grade 12 book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. The national union of mineworkers headquarters is a building in sheffield, england which formerly housed the head office of the national union of mineworkers num. Numsa national union of metalworkers of south africa. Since then the national union of mineworkers num has recruited 18,000 mineworkers. The role and challenges of trade unions in postapartheid. The national union of mineworkers num is a trade union for coal miners in great britain. Here youll find out about thee mineworkers pension scheme mps, which is one of the largest pension schemes in the uk. This was manifested by the strong presence of trade union movements in countries such as ghana, kenya, nigeria, south africa and zambia. The national union of mineworkers was founded in 1982. National union of mineworkers labour union, south africa. The national union of mineworkers, northumberland mechanics, group no.
The miners federation of great britain was formed in 1889 and became the national union of mineworkers from 1944 the miners federation of great britain mfgb formed in 1889 and subsequently became the national union of mineworkers num in 1944 and is still a functioning organisation today. Casestudy the national union of mineworkers building nu. This is so irrespective of whether the raw materials used in the power generating process are found locally or abroad. Delegates vote for the national executive committee and decide on the policy of the union. He is author of two books, the rise of afrikanerdom and going for.
The unraveling of apartheid a massive strike by the national union of mineworkers, and saboteurs caused an increasing number of deaths and injuries. From its formation in 1944, the national union of mineworkers num was one of the most powerful and important players on the british political and industrial stage. National union of mineworkers this page summarises records created by this organisation the summary includes a brief description of the collections usually including the covering dates of the collection, the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. National union of mineworkers ensuring that its members are.
Mineworkers boycott against racist town council regional congresses delegates prepare for num national congress regions and delegates are busily preparing tor the nums national congress in april. It was founded in 1982 as a black mine workers union by cyril ramaphosa and grew rapidly, winning bargaining recognition from the chamber of mines in 1983. National senior certificate grade 12 pdf book manual. Its birth was facilitated by comrades cyril ramaphosa who rose to be its first general. The num took part in three national miners strikes, in 1972, 1974 and 198485. The national union of mineworkers num is a trade union in south africa. Nums strength is ensuring that its members are protected from health and safety hazards and where there is negligence the company must adequately effect. The national union of metal workers of south africa numsa is the biggest metal workers trade union. Constitution of the national union of mineworkers english the. Founded in 1982, the trade union played a key role in the struggle against white minority rule, before turning into a central protagonist of the ruling tripartite alliance. With a membership of 300,000 it is the largest affiliate of the congress of south african trade unions. National union of mineworkers the national archives. Rachel reeves mp chair of the beis select committee following receiving a request from the num has written to both chris cheetham chairman of the mineworkers pension scheme trustees and the rt hon kwasi kwarteng mp minister of state for business, energy and c. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title national union of mineworkers.
Media in category national union of mineworkers the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. National congress is the highest governing body of the union. Its birth was facilitated by comrades cyril ramaphosa who rose to be its first general secretary, james motlatsi who turned to be its first president, and elijah barayi who became its vice president and later the president of cosatu in 1985 when the federation was formed. Covering the years 1969 to 1995, it charts reactions to the pit closures programme of the late 1950s and 1960s and the development of the nums reputation as the union that could topple governments.
Joe gormley, president of the national union of mineworkers, and mr. Whilst the nation relied upon coal for its electricity production, domestic heating and railway transportation, the miners and their unions would always play a central role in. The commission was appointed with its mandate to investigate matters of public, national and international concern arising out of the tragic events at marikana from 11 august to 16 august 2012 which led to the deaths of approximately 44 people, injury. The birth control pill a history planned parenthood. Association of mine workers and construction union african national congress black economic empowerment chemical, energy, paper, printing, wood and allied workers union congress of south african trade unions federation of unions of south africa growth, employment and redistribution hospital personnel trade union of south africa. Democracy and leadership in south africas national union of mineworkers is the first indepth study of one of the leading trade unions in the country. Outline history of the world trade union movement new york. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. National union of mineworkers energy public hearing presentation introduction the nature of our inherited type of energy economic state is inherent to cost periodic increase. Amcu rules out mines returning to limited operations. Documents both published and unpublished relating to the coal and other energy industries mainly 1970s to early 1990s formerly in the library of the research department of the national union of mineworkers, sheffield. Pdf on oct 4, 2018, chitja twala and others published the marikana. Democracy and leadership in south africas national union of mineworkers.
I sheryl bernadette buckley submitted in partial fulfilment for the requirements of the degree of doctor of philosophy. The national union of mineworkers today declared a wage dispute with the minerals council of south africa. The above is a book project covering the history of the anc in the free state from. From 1 january 1947 the newly formed national coal board became responsible for the management of the coal industry, and much of the first years. History of all hitherto existing society was history of class struggle i. The national union of mineworkers building, a national heritage site, was experiencing water damage due to leaks in the old cast iron storm water pipes running from the roof down all 7 floors.
Towering over trains in park station in johannesburg, a billboard advertising the 30th anniversary of the formation of the national union of mineworkers is a timely reminder of the history. The num and its leaders were consistently branded liars by the government, the ncb and most. The association of mineworkers and construction union amcu was formed in mpumalanga, south africa. Employee participation in decision making in the mining. This book is the second of two volumes examining the place of the national union of mineworkers in postwar british politics. This comes as the gold wage negotiations comes to a standstill. It was formally registered as a union in the year 2001. Trade union and labour relations consolidation act 1992. National union of mineworkers great britain wikipedia. Read online the international pharmacopoeia, sixth edition book pdf free download link book now. The national union of mineworkers declared an official strike in early 1972 which, with the aid of. National union of mineworkers lancashire area trust fund. We seek to ensure teachers are recognised and rewarded as highly skilled professionals.
As this book demonstrates, for many trade unions in africa, the struggle has not only been for favourable working conditions but for political liberation of their countries as well. Financial records, 19381971 including contributions books 19381942, contributions sheet 1971, monthly returns from central administrationof the national union of mineworkers to lodge 19541958, return books 19511962,details of. Trade union services and benefits in africa edited by. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. National union of mineworkers, johannesburg, gauteng situation. The name of the union is the national union of mineworkers, abbreviated as num. The economy suffered severe strain from the costs of sanctions, administering apartheid, and military adventurism, especially in namibia and angola. This book could not have come at any other right time than now when trade unions are struggling to remain relevant to their members and society at large. National union of mineworkers energy research archive. Amcu joined calls by the national union of mineworkers for mines to remain closed in line with the national directive outlined by president cyril ramaphosa for nonessential industries to. Communists in the national union of mineworkers, 19451985. After the 198485 strike and the subsequent closure of most of britains coal mines, it became a much smaller union.
National union of mineworkers ensuring that its members. Grand national consolidated trades union of 1834, which. The international pharmacopoeia, sixth edition pdf book. Diplomatic\nsources in lusaka had earlier expressed doubts over zambias\nability to ship all its copper through beira and dar es salaam\nwithout causing massive bottlenecks at the ports. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. In this interview from cusa news feb 83 general secretary cyril ramaphosa talks about the background of the union, its aims, its progress and the problems it has faced. The nasuwt, the teachers union, works to protect the status of the teaching profession and deliver real improvements to teachers and school leaders working lives. The miners federation of great britain formed in 1889 became the national union of mineworkers in 1944 and is still a functioning organisation today. With an appendix showing the history and aims of the american federation of labor 10th edition, 1902, by william trant multiple. The national union of mineworkers today held a press conference at the headquarters in euston road, london. National union of mineworkers archives cnbc africa. History edit the building was commissioned by arthur scargill in the early 1980s in an effort to move the num from london to the friendlier territory of the socialist republic of. Minute books, 19321976, including some related papers and a rough minute book 19591960.
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