Arthur Scargill

Former General Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers

Barnsley, England

About Arthur

Arthur Scargill was a British trade union leader who served as the General Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers from 1981 to 1992. He was a key figure in the 1984-1985 UK miners' strike and was known for his strong leadership and advocacy for workers' rights.

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