The National Union of Mineworkers still has its HQ in Barnsley. His opinions on nationalisation are shared by South Africa's large National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). Most banners represent lodges of the National Union of Mineworkers in the Durham Area. In January 1945 the MFGB was superseded by the National Union of Mineworkers. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is a trade union in South Africa. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) had long been one of the strongest labour unions. Within 48 hours, all 70,000 mineworkers in Yorkshire were on strike. Forcing its closure secured victory for the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). Twelve mineworkers died; 69 others escaped. He was President of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) from 1982 to 2002. In 1913, Farrar was indirectly involved in a confrontation with mineworkers. It was initially populated by Cornish mineworkers. The Cantonese people, like the Hakka, were well known throughout Southeast Asia as mineworkers.