IMGpapers 1980–83

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1980–83

The march of shame

· Socialist Challenge No. 172, 13 November 1980 · p. 15 of the scan · 175 words

The scan: sc-n172-nov-13-1980.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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page 15 of the scan

ON Wednesday 12 November generous hosiery industry employers gave their workers hour's paid leave to march through the streets of Leicester.

British' march called by the workers Union and supported by the bosses' Knitting Industries Federation.

Speakers included HarDOTOILI HOrV MIr MPS, In cluding Tribunite Jim Mardespite calls for him to pull out from Leicester •ollu Labour ray.

Speaking of the march Harold national president said:

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