Britain’s mine strike ends pledge stands against closure
Thatcher greets the end of a yearlong stoppage with relief and a hard line on union demands. The Coal Board rejects negotiating over unprofitable pits unless pit closures are discussed. Government cites $1.6 billion cost. union cites $6.4 billion. Most miners expected to return to work but some oppose the vote. Divisions center on amnesty for 718 dismissed miners amid firings for violence and coal theft.
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Collapse of long mine strike a huge blow to British labor
British labor suffered a severe setback as the extended mine strike collapsed. Report by Maureen Johnson notes the end of the stoppage affects unions, miners, and political dynamics in the United Kingdom, signaling a shift in labor relations and potential consequences for workers.
Britain’s coal strike ends in setback for miners
Analysis notes how Britain's long running coal strike and the defeat of Arthur Scargill signal a weakening of the labor movement under Margaret Thatcher. The dispute, the longest and most violent in history, cost billions and reshaped state owned industries while leaving unions wary of future actions.
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Pan Am strike largely spares passengers despite disruptions
A U S ground crew strike forced Pan Am to cancel several international flights but officials report minimal disruption as passengers are rebooked on other Pan Am or competing flights. In London four of seven daily flights operated with passengers accommodated. Paris and Rome saw limited cancellations, while Tokyo and Sydney schedules were adjusted but largely passenger friendly. One Manila incident saw a flight crew refuse to work, delaying a flight until crew agreed to operate.
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World Bank study finds widening rich poor gap in 1970s
A World Bank study shows rich nations including the United States Japan and Western Europe grew richer in the 1970s while 30 African and Latin American countries saw average incomes fall. Among non oil rich nations Switzerland led with 16390 in 1983 while the United States earned 14090. Oil states like UAE Qatar and Brunei posted higher averages but wealth largely benefited governments. The poorest areas remained in Africa with Chad and Uganda posting steep declines and countries like Bangladesh and Nepal improving slowly. About 2.2 billion people earned less than 400 in goods in 1982, roughly a dollar a day, excluding aid.
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Zimbabwe forces withdraw from Bulawayo after two day occupation
Zimbabwe reports say government troops pulled back from Bulawayo western neighborhoods Sunday night ending a two day operation that reportedly involved dozens of dissident arrests. Despite withdrawal a military presence may stay with ZAPU leaders warning Mugabe seeks to deter opposition before June elections. Joshua Nkomo defied authorities by appearing in Harare and accusing the operation of coercion to favor ZANU PF.
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