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68 results found for '"Jimmy Knapp"' in Contributors.
Decision makers (1983)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Decision Makers. British Rail after Parker, presented by Magnus Carter. A new chairman, Bob (Robert Basil) Reid, has finally been appointed. He is a railwayman rather than a politician. So what sort of...
Jimmy Knapp on BR future (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with new NUR leader, Jimmy Knapp, on his ideas for the future of British Rail. Male interviewer not identified.
Jimmy Knapp NUR appointment (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the appointment of Jimmy Knapp as the new NUR leader, replacing Sid Weighell. Includes interview with Jimmy Knapp about the future of the union and British Rail. Male reporter not identified.
Triple trade union alliance (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the formation of a triple alliance between leading trade unions in the mining, steel, and rail industries. Includes interviews with Bill Sirs, ISTC; Jimmy Knapp, NUR. Male reporter not identified.
Federation of rail unions formed (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with NUR leader, Jimmy Knapp on the formation of the Federation of Rail Unions, designed to create greater cooperation between the NUR and ASLEF. Male interviewer not identified. Sound is in mono.
Arthur Scargill opposition to Solidarity (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on NUM leader Arthur Scargill’s letter to left wing paper Newsline on his opposition to Polish trade union Solidarity as he believes it an anti-socialist organisation and reaction to his position....
Main line stations under threat (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with NUR General Secretary Jimmy Knapp on his claims that the Government wants to shut main line stations in London. Male interviewer not identified.
NUR call off strike (1984)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by NUR General Secretary Jimmy Knapp on the union’s decision to call off industrial action and the impact the pay settlement will have on the railway industry.
Knapp on trade union legislation (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with NUR leader Jimmy Knapp who discusses the TUC conference vote on Government trade union laws and what the unions should do to counteract the laws. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Neil...
Miners strike - NUR support (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Jimmy Knapp, General Secretary of the NUR who expresses support for the striking coal miners. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Rodney Bennett).