LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

British Gas announces pay reduction

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

15 Dec 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:02:57

Description

Malcolm Brown reports on a row over plans by British Gas to reduce the pay and holidays of thousands of staff. The announcement comes after the award of a seventy-five percent increase awarded to company chief executive Cedric Brown. The cuts are outlined in a letter to employees in its showroom division. Includes reaction from David Stirzaker, UNISON; David Briggs, British Gas; Shadow Employment Secretary, Harriet Harman.

Contributors

Harriet Harman; Malcolm Brown; David Stirzaker; David Briggs

Keywords

Wages; Shops; British Gas; Personnel; Gas companies; Showrooms

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