LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Government plans to change laws controlling unions

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

25 Feb 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:04:16

Description

The Government is planning to change the laws affecting unions. It plans to change the rules around striking and pickets, as well as offering protection to anyone who wants to cross a picket line. Kenneth Clarke claims the new laws will not be aimed at weakening the unions, but Labour spokesman John Evans claims the move is aimed at the unions directly. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Kenneth Clarke; John Evans

Keywords

Politics; Trade unions; Government; Strikes; Labour disputes; Law; Working conditions; Conservative Party; Employment

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