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Ron Todd in new role as General Secretary of TGWU (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Ron Todd, the new General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU), says money is being wasted on nuclear weapons while millions of people are unemployed. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Eric Heffer on Day of Action (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP Eric Heffer is interviewed about the Day of Action for the miners. He says the media has not accurately reflected the issues at stake in the miners’ strike. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Peter Walker view (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Energy Secretary Peter Walker says he hopes the coal unions will return to the negotiating table. He condemns the use of violence and intimidation by picketing coal workers. Male interviewer not identified...
Miners strike - Steel workers decision (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on an agreement by steel workers at Llanwern, Ravenscraig and Scunthorpe not to strike in support of the miners. Fourteen unions, including the TGWU, AUEW, the General and Municipal Workers Union and...
Rally to mark 150th anniversary of Tolpuddle Martyrs’ conviction (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the Tolpuddle Martyrs 150th anniversary parade in Tolpuddle, Dorset. Includes interview with civil servant and GCHQ employee David McMillan, who has been told he is not allowed to belong to a trade...
Miners strike - Food supply man harassed by police (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
An unidentified man who was stopped by police while on his way to deliver baby food to families of striking miners in Harworth, near Doncaster, says he was mistreated and injured during the arrest. Male...
Miners strike - Bill Sirs on ISTC refusal to shut down steel works (1984)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press conference with Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC) leader Bill Sirs, following his meeting with National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) leader Arthur Scargill. He says the union registers its...
Miners strike - Four people arrested in Woolwich (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with three unidentified males who were arrested for vagrancy while collecting food for striking miners. Four people were arrested in Woolwich, south London, after handing out leaflets outside a...
Miners strike - Stanley Orme on reviving talks (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour energy spokesman Stanley Orme on his efforts to revive talks between the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the National Coal Board (NCB). Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Rally at Saltley (1984)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Special; Speech
Report on a rally at Saltley Coking Depot, Birmingham, at which National Union of Mineworkers President, Arthur Scargill addresses the crowd. Includes excerpts of Scargill’s speech; interview with...