Jim Devine Branch Secretary at Banour Hospital, Scotland built up a formidable progressive COHSE branch at the Hospital, along with the Branch Chairman "Tam"
In 1980 the branch set up a well produced printed newsletter after purchasing a professional printing press "Bangour Free Press"
Jim later became a charismatic and energetic COHSE regional officer becoming the undisputed champion of NHS staff in Scotland and later still a Labour MP.
Bangour Hospital Closed in 1989
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COHSE Bangour Hospital banner 1980
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COHSE Bangour branch banner at Cheltenham GCHQ Demo 1988