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Employment legislation- incentives for unions (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Telephone interview with Terry Duffy, AUEW, on the possibility of trade unions receiving Government financial assistance in return for accepting the new Employment Act and the likelihood of TUC penalties...
Effect of recession on TUC relations and members (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with TUC General Secretary Len Murray on the effect of the recession and high unemployment on trade union members and on TUC relations. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Vivian White?).
Bill Sirs on British Steel survival plan (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Bill Sirs, ISTC, on a ballot sent out to steel workers urging members to reject job cuts advocated by the British Steel Corporation (BSC) Chairman Ian MacGregor. Male interviewer not identified.
Norman St John-Stevas on sacking (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Norman St John-Stevas following his sacking from his post as Leader of the House of Commons by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, about his exoneration by her over suggested...
Thatcher first cabinet reshuffle (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Report on the first cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher since winning the UK General Election in 05/79. Changes include sacking of Leader of the House Norman St John-Stevas and replacement...
Norman St John-Stevas on sacking (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Norman St John-Stevas about his sacking by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from the cabinet. He talks about his disagreements with the Government over economic policy and his...
John Kenneth Galbraith on UK economy (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with US economist John Kenneth Galbraith giving his views on tackling the UK economic recession and criticising the current British Government’s economic policy. On a visit to the UK. Male...
Labour gives unions majority vote on leadership (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; Advertisement; Phone-in; News bulletin; Talk show
Talk show following a one day Labour Party conference deciding unions should have the majority vote in choosing a new Labour leader, leading to fears over level of their influence. With reaction from Labour...
David Owen on dissatisfaction with Labour (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Rebel MP Dr David Owen gives his reaction after a one day Labour Party conference decided unions should have the majority vote in choosing a new Labour leader. He also speaks about possibly leaving to start...
Iran hostage crisis - releasing Iranian funds (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam reports on the discussions between America and Algeria to negotiate the release of American hostages from Iran. Speaking are: State Department spokesman John Trattner; Secretary of the...