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7,185 results found for all records.
TUC opposition to pay policy (1978)
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- Speech
Speech by Ken Gill of TASS at the TUC conference, on the motion to reject the government’s proposed 5% pay policy which he is seconding. Says pay policy has not helped to curb inflation and unemployment....
Union leader for pay policy (1978)
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- Speech
Speech by Tom Jackson of the postal workers’ union at the TUC conference in Brighton, against the motion to reject the government pay policy of 5% increase. Says free collective bargaining will not improve...
Race relations in London (1978)
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- Speech
Speech at the TUC conference in Brighton on race relations, particularly in East London where violence and fear has been stirred up by the National Front. Calls for action from the government, police and...
TUC on USSR human rights (1978)
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- Speech
Speech at the TUC conference in Brighton calling for unions to speak out against poor human rights in the USSR, gives examples including recent trials of dissidents and Jews being sent to Labour camps on...
John Vorster resigns (1978)
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- Speech
John Vorster gives a speech as he resigns from the post of Prime Minister of South Africa. He states it was a privilege to serve the country, and thanks his supporters for all the support they gave him.
John Vorster resigns (1978)
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- Speech
John Vorster, retires from the post of Prime Minister of South Africa, and outlines the future of the country. The people of South Africa will be given the opportunity to elect their own leader through...
Inaugural speech of P.W. Botha (1978)
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- Speech
In his inaugural speech as Prime Minister, P.W. Botha sets out his goals for a free and honest South Africa; these include holding an orderly government, improving race relations with neighbouring countries...
Rhodesia crisis, negotiations needed (1978)
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- News report; Speech
Report on speech by Foreign Secretary David Owen on the conflict in Rhodesia after a recent massacre. He states negotiations must take place with a temporary ceasefire while these negotiations take place....
Ian Smith speech on Air Rhodesia flight (1978)
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- News report; Speech
Report by Peter Gould on speech by Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Rhodesia on radio and TV concerning the shooting down of an Air Rhodesia aircraft, and the subsequent massacre of the survivors. He condemns...
End of racial segregation in Rhodesia (1978)
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- News report; Speech
Paul Iredale reports on the end of racial segregation in Rhodesia. Black people will be able to live in white areas and use white health services. Also looks at the American tour of government officials and...