ABSTRACT
Abergoed is one of only two deep mines formerly owned by British Coal to have survived the restructuring of the South Wales coalfield. The workforce in South Wales has traditionally been represented by the NUM, and historically industrial relations in the coalfield have been adversarial in character. Like the other collieries in South Wales, Abergoed has been a bastion of NUM support, although the lodge has, over the years, gained a reputation for moderation and independence (Trade union representative and management representative).
