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Rail strikes talks (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on talks over rail strikes breaking down after ASLEF union leader Ray Buckton walked out, but NUR leaders wanting to continue negotations over wages. Includes comment from Ray Buckton (talking to...
Ray Buckton storms out of rail strikes talks (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Paul Davies reports on talks to end rail strikes over wages breaking down as ASLEF General Secretary Ray Buckton walked out. Strike action is now likely to escalate. Includes Buckton speaking to press after...
The 4th day of the rail strike (1979)
- Genre
- News report
Barbara Groom reports on the fourth day of the Southern rail strikes, and looks into the effect this is having on commuters.
Rail strike talks break down (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on talks on rail strikes over wages breaking down as ASLEF union leader Ray Buckton walked out, strike action is now likely to escalate. Includes comment to press from Buckton. Male reporter not...
British Rail strike (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on reaction following talks at Whitehall aimed at settling the rail dispute with tomorrow’s strike still on but Thursday’s in the balance. Includes reaction from Ray Buckton, ASLEF; Tom Jenkins,...
Public sector dispute- 4 unions meet (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a meeting between 4 trade unions to coordinate action over pay disputes for over 1 million low paid public workers. Includes interviews with David Basnett, TUC Chairman, and Alan Fisher of the...
James Callaghan on wage demands (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech (with excerpts) by James Callaghan, Prime Minister, at the Labour Party local government conference in Newcastle, condemning trade unions for making excessive wage demands. Male reporter...
Thatcher and Prior on industrial situation (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on speeches (with excerpts) to a Conservative Party meeting or conference by Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher and employment spokesman Jim Prior, attacking the Labour Government for its...
1978 Variety Club Awards (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Variety Club awards, 1978. Includes interviews with Glenda Jackson; Arthur Askey; David Essex; Peter Ustinov and Tom Conti.
Archbishop attacks trade union action (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by Right Reverend Dr Donald Coggan, Archbishop of Canterbury condemning industrial action by trade unions that causes suffering. Male reporter not identified.