LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Grunwick factory dispute

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:03:04

Description

George Ward, Grunwick factory owner, is interviewed on his rejection of recommendations of the Scarman report into the long-running dispute at his factory; the actions of the unions and his earlier statement that he would rather go into liquidation than take back striking workers. Rita Stephen of union APEX is also interviewed on their response and plans. Interviewer not identified.

Contributors

George Ward; Rita Stephen

Keywords

London; Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Working conditions; Grunwick; APEX; Factory workers; Leslie Scarman; Industrial plants; Strikes (events); Grunwick Strike (1976-1978)

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