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55 results found for '"Water companies"' in Keywords.
Tour of Thames Water Authority (1976)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Christopher Hourmouzious reports on the various treatments that water goes through before being suitable for use. Laurie Moles from the Thames Water Authority discusses how water enters the system, as well...
Water workers dispute (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
NUPE spokesman talks about the position of water service workers within the union and the possiblity of industrial action if wage demands aren’t met. In two segments. Male interviewer not identified.
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates the London water supply system past and present. Visits the Metropolitan Water Authority headquarters to talk to...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates London’s sewage system. In the first part Manager of Thames Water’s Metropolitan Public Health Division, Les...
Water workers to strike (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with National Water Council Chairman Sir Robert Marshall criticising the decision by water workers to hold a series of one day strikes. Male interviewer not identified.
Water workers dispute (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the water workers dispute over wages and vote to reject a pay offer and go on strike. Speaking are: London organiser of the General and Municipal Workers Union (GMWU) Bill Holland(?); Thames Water...
Water workers dispute ends (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Vox pop
Report on the end of the five week water workers dispute. ACAS Chairman Pat Lowry announces the draft settlement proposal; also comment from chief negotiator Eddie Newell(?); negotiator Ron Keating(?);...
Water pipe bursts during workers strike (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report on the first casualty of the national water workers strike, a burst water pipe at Eltham Road in London. Local residents talks about how they’re going to cope. Station Officer at Lee Green fire...
Running of Beckton sewage works during strike (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
A worker at Beckton Sewage Works describes the running of the works as they walk round it, and how the water workers strike might affect processes. Male speaker and reporter not identified.
Tom King on water workers strike (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Environment Secretary Tom King on the current water strike, in which he calls on water workers to accept the offer by the mediator of a pay increase with negotiations over improved...