The 40th anniversary of the UCS work-in has been well marked in the press in Scotland. In addition to the detailed feature in last Wednesday's Morning Star, the Sunday Mail has given the events the best show.
Last month the newspaper ran an exclusive interview with Guest of Honour, Tony Benn. Tony pointed out the link between today's campaigning and the workers who fought for the retention of shipbuilding on the upper Clyde 40 years ago.
Last weekend the paper tracked down work-in cartoonist Bob Starrett, currently resident in Los Angeles and ran another story on the impact that Jimmy's Reid and Airlie made, standing head and shoulders above the Hollywood stars that Bob subsequently worked with.
Other papers have also referred to the anniversary. The Herald covered the launch of the events. The Daily Record did a piece on the Scottish Parliament debate and reception, as did the Herald.
The BBC broadcast an 'Archive on 4' history at the end of August, and GMS had an interview with Tony Benn this morning.
More obscure sites covering the events include Footstompin - a Scottish music site - specifically on Eddie McGuire's new composition, and maritime news/history site gCaptain.
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