I WORKED in the coal industry for 35 years at Thrislington, Mainsforth, Blackhall and Easington collieries.
In my time as a union official, I attended day school to learn more about compensation for injured coal miners.
My success rate in winning compensation for injured coal miners was good. I think this was because I understood the hazards of the coal industry.
Last week a woman sarcastically said to me: “What have you done for the working class? Nothing.”
This hurt because I put my heart and soul into helping injured coal miners and ex-coal miners.
Words cannot express my feelings. Have I being wasting my time helping miners and ex-miners?
Well it takes all kinds to make a world and I put her remark down to ignorance.
Jimmy Taylor, Coxhoe.
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