Last week three west Wales pits came out on strike in support of the murses.
ton Hospital NUPE branch and a member of the Swansea Nurses' Action Committee told our correspondent how the strike came about and gave his views on what should be done next.
What are the advantages of an Action Committee?
The Action Committee grew out of the lack of a lead given by the union leaders. The Trades Council is good for resolutions. But for action it is bloody useless. It's better to get out to the worken. Most workers support the nurses but talking is not sufficient. The Action Committee turned words into action.
The good thing about the Action Committee is that there is no leader, everyone shares responsibility. everyone plays their part.
What about the crisis in the NHS, the nurses claim and private practice?
Unless you pay decent wages to health workers you won't be able to get them. There is an acute staff shortage already.
As for privato beds I have only one private bed under me. Last wook the hospital tried to move a private patient into it. We threatened industrial action and they backed down.
Why did you go to the miners?
They are the best organised secRed Weekiy 1 Aagust 1974 Page 8
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