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Paul Davis on Ford talks (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Trade union spokesman Paul Davis on the ongoing negotiations with Ford over workers’ pay. Davis says that Ford management has agreed to revise its pay offer, and he is quite happy with the day’s...
Workers’ leader on Ford talks (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
John Greenborough of the CBI on pay negotiations with Ford and whether they are related to the Government’s five percent pay increase limit. Male interviewer not identified.
Ron Todd on making Ford strike official (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Chief negotiator for Ford workers, Ron Todd says he is happy to discuss pay offers at any time. He says it is only a matter of time before all unions declare the strike official. Opens with strikers’...
Rejection of Ford pay offer (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Ford negotiator Paul Roots, on the ongoing negotiations with workers after unions refused the latest pay package. Roots expresses his frustration that talks have broken down and says unions should come back...
Rejection of Vauxhall pay offer (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Gould reports on talks between Vauxhall management and union representatives. Jack Whyman, leader of the union delegation, says they have rejected the first pay offer put forward by Vauxhall. It is...
Clive Jenkins on Chrysler takeover (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Clive Jenkins, General Secretary of the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs, on unity among trade unions around Europe and the USA against the merger of Chrysler with Peugeot. Jenkins...
Clive Jenkins on Peugeot merger (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Clive Jenkins, General Secretary of the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs, says trade unions will analyse the role of British Leyland in relation to the Chrysler takeover. Jenkins...
Bill McLean on letter to BL workers (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Employee Director of British Leyland, Bill McLean discusses a letter issued to the workforce outlining the possible consequences of strike action. Male interviewer not identified.
Evaluation of Chrysler-Peugeot merger (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Peugeot takeover of Chrysler UK after the Government approved the deal. Trade union leader Grenville Hawley says the unions will support the takeover, and Scottish Secretary Bruce Millan says...
Bill Sirs on union talks over Bilston steelworks (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Union leader Bill Sirs on steel worker negotiations and the proposed closure of the Bilston Steel Works near Wolverhampton. Sirs outlines the four points of discussion, including whether a strike might be...