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Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Strike - day 5

Part of the Union
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Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Strike - day 4

Solidarity Forever
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Monday, 26 February 2018

Strike - day 3

Blackleg Miner
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Friday, 23 February 2018

Strike - day 2

Workers' Song
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Thursday, 22 February 2018

Strike

Solidarity
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