Arthur Scargill Quotes

Arthur Scargill is a British politician and former trade union leader. He served as the president of the National Union of Mineworkers during the 1984-1985 miners' strike in the United Kingdom. Scargill's leadership and activism in the labor movement have made him a prominent figure in British political history. His efforts to protect workers' rights and champion the interests of miners have left a lasting impact on the labor movement.

There's a feeling that strength is determined by t... -Arthur Scargill

There's a feeling that strength is determined by the size of a union. That clearly is nonsense.

Arthur Scargill , Politician

All too often miners, and indeed other trade unionists, underestimate the economic strength they have.

Arthur Scargill , Politician

The trouble with the Labour Party leadership and the trade union leadership, they're quite willing to applaud millions on the streets of the Philippines or in Eastern Europe, without understanding the need to also produce millions of people on the streets of Britain.

Arthur Scargill , Politician

Popular Topic