The 40th anniversary of the miners' strike brings reflection from former South Yorkshire miners. The strike, ending March 3, 1985, led to significant pit closures and the privatization of nationalized industries, altering coal mining communities forever.

Despite the shuttered mines, community spirit endures. Over 230 miners' welfares continue to operate in England, a testament to resilience. Former miners express a deep nostalgia for their working days and stress the necessity of preserving their heritage for future generations, amidst the contrasting narratives of "far right" and "progressive" ideologies surrounding labor and industry.

The Digest, 3/2/2025 @1130PM, CDT

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