Arthur Scargill
1938
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Arthur Scargill is a former British trade union leader who served as the President of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) from 1982 to 2002. He played a significant role in the UK miners' strike of 1984-85, which was one of the longest and most contentious industrial disputes in British history. Scargill was known for his strong socialist beliefs and his advocacy for workers' rights and better working conditions.