Message from the Friends of Durham Miners Gala
At a time when the government is attacking our fundamental human right to strike, the Durham Gala is vital to keeping the spirit of solidarity alive.
The Durham Gala has always been a powerful symbol of trade union and community values of equality, democracy and working people standing by each other.
But now the Gala needs your support. We urge union branches and individual members to join up and become Friends of the Gala, then together we can fight for a fairer future for all.
For our Gala to continue to be a beacon of hope and solidarity next year and beyond, we need your support. Please become a friend of the Gala, which can be done online through direct debit.
To join, visit: www.friendsofdurhamminersgala.org/join_us
We hope you can join us in Durham on 9th July 2016 for the 132nd Big Meeting
The Durham Miners’ Gala, also known as “The Big Meeting” is Britain’s biggest and most historic celebration of trade union values. First held in 1871, more than 150,000 people fill the streets every second Saturday in July to celebrate their heritage and the values of solidarity and community.
