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1,975 results found for '"Strikes"' in Keywords.
Edward Heath on issues facing the nation (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech (election broadcast?) by Conservative Party leader Edward Heath on the problems the UK faces and what the government needs to do, including extract about a trade union strike. Sound level low.
Harold Wilson on Northern Ireland strikes (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech on Northern Ireland strikes by UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson. On causes; political impact; new agreement for an assembly and it being best hope for future of the province; condemns those working...
Michael Foot campaign speech at Sidcup (1974)
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- Speech
Election campaign speech by Michael Foot, Employment Secretary in the Labour Government, in response to an address by Conservative Party leader Edward Heath in his Sidcup constituency. Covers media...
Lord Aldington on London docks strike (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Aldington (Toby Low), Chairman of the Port of London Authority, on the London dock strikes. Financial impact of the strikes; how long they will go on; what has led to strikes and hopes...
Sid Weighell on possible rail strikes (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
NUR leader Sid Weighell is interviewed about the possibility of rail strikes taking place. He claims everything is being done to avoid industrial action, but the strikes will go ahead if the Prime Minister...
Return of teachers after William Tyndale strike (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the end of a strike by teachers at the William Tyndale Primary School in Islington, north London, following criticism and threats after a damning ILEA report into educational standards. Includes...
Dockers urged to end strike (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male trade union spokesman on the unofficial strike by Port of London dockers. He says the men should return to work as soon as possible; the Port has already lost work to Europe and future jobs...
Barbara Castle on negotiations wth junior doctors (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Secretary for Social Services, Barbara Castle on negotiations with junior doctors. She expresses her hope that an amicable agreement can be reached soon. Male interviewer not identified.
Grievance procedure needed (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male speaker (poss. a union representative) about the need for an employee grievance procedure to help employees settle disputes. He speaks about how this may help stop strikes...
Dock Labour Bill proposed to solve industrial problems (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour politician Michael Foot is interviewed on the reasoning behind the Dock Labour Bill, and claims the bill seeks to solve problems caused by bad industrial relations, and discredits the Conservative...