The fifth of seven camera rolls produced by Trade Films containing the second part of an interview with Eddie Malcolm, a member of the Durham Area Executive on the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) from Westoe Lodge recorded only a couple of days after the miners returned to work at the end the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike on the 7th March 1985. The interview with Eddie Malcolm continues with him talking about the types of coal mined at Westoe and his belief that the colliery is probably safe...

The fifth of seven camera rolls produced by Trade Films containing the second part of an interview with Eddie Malcolm, a member of the Durham Area Executive on the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) from Westoe Lodge recorded only a couple of days after the miners returned to work at the end the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike on the 7th March 1985. The interview with Eddie Malcolm continues with him talking about the types of coal mined at Westoe and his belief that the colliery is probably safe from closure. He talks about why he is against nuclear power and the need to develop a long-term strategy for coal. With miners now back at work, he is asked if the union has been defeated and if the miners at Westoe would have stayed on strike if a ballot the previous week had gone that way. Eddie is sked if the past year was a waste of time, he describes it as an experience. He goes onto talk about the work of the miner’s support groups, support from other unions and the growth in community spirit around South Shields. He’s also asked about the role of women during the strike in South Shields and if they will continue now the strike is over. He responds to questions asked with regards tactical mistakes made during the strike at both at national and local level and about the settlement made at the end of the strike.