IMGpapers 1980–83

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

KEEP FARES FAIR Photo: Mornina Star

· Socialist Challenge No. 233, 18 February 1982 · pp. 6-7 of the scan · 237 words

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We'll have to see what happens with the one-day strike. some of the officials in other garages are very reacionaly As for an all out strike, we Te d long way off having the will among the rank and file membership actually carry that through. long way off.

I'm afraid. standards. MARTIN Helen, La benefit FARE maintenance Transport.

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← Hoover women win their fightFARE FIGHT FOR JOBS →

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