I remember that 1979 strike well.All our drivers were in the URTU and were getting a higher rate anyway.We did however have to get dispensation forms from the T and G office in Sheffield to show pickets,especially outside the NCB (Thomas Ness) refinery at Manvers Colliery,Wath on Dearne.We had pickets outside our depot but they soon went away.
Attached is a copy of the dispensation order mentioned.There is a list of vehicle registration numbers on the right but we had far more vehicles than the ones shown.We didn't run much new stuff either as you can see,anybody remember A.E.Evans tankers from Barking and Sheffield - nearly all AECs? Sorry about the quality of the copy and also the spidery T and G writing.
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Chris.