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Frank Chapple on Labour conference (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Union leader Frank Chapple complains about the most recent Labour Party conference, which he describes as the worst-run Labour Party conference he has ever attended. A number of speakers failed to get a...
Joe Gormley on miners pay claim (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
With production, he says, now on the rise, NUM leader Joe Gormley is hopeful of an amicable wages settlement for the miners. He cites the figures being asked for, and stresses the importance of investment in...
Corby steel closures (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Corby councillor Peter Floody speaks in praise of Corby, which is facing the loss of its iron and steel industry and so consequently huge unemployment. Local council leader Kelvin Glendenning also...
TUC conference motion (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
ASLEF General Secretary Ray Buckton at the TUC conference in Blackpool, on a motion urging Labour Party to carry out policies decided at the conference. Male interviewer not identified.
Len Murray on anti-Conservative action (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
TUC General Secretary Len Murray, on the possibility of demonstration and of industrial action. Murray makes no distinction between arguing with the government and campaigning on the streets. Male...
Len Murray on anti-Conservative action (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
TUC General Secretary Len Murray finds Conservative Party ideologies and policies disturbing, and wants to offer a constructive alternative. He says campaigning can take many forms, and the TUC’s strategy...
Len Murray on strike insurance (1979)
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- Interview
TUC General Secretary Len Murray, on businesses taking out insurance against strikes. Murray believes such a practice might have a beneficial effect on working conditions and industrial relations. Male...
Bill Sirs on steel strike threat (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Bill Sirs, leader of the Iron and Steel Trades Federation, on possible industrial action. He confirms the ISTC could act alone as other unions are not supporting action. A refusal to work overtime could...
Rail industrial action (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
NUR Deputy General Secretary Charles Turnock, on the likely escalation of the present industrial action. Other rail unions are supportive, although they will not jeopardize negotiations with British Rail by...
Ken Graham on industrial relations (1979)
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- Interview
TUC Assistant General Secretary Ken Graham, on industrial relations reform. He accuses Employment Secretary James Prior of removing protective legislation (e.g. that covering unfair dismissal; maternity...