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Miners industrial action (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
NUM leader Arthur Scargill warns of more industrial action after South Wales miners start an overtime ban in protest at preferential treatment given to UDM union members by British Coal. Denies the...
Scargill calls for miners action (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Mark Mardell reports on NUM leader Arthur Scargill’s speech at the annual conference in Tenby, Wales in which he claimed more industrial action will be needed to win pay increases and equal pay for miners...
Jack Jones on Spanish Civil War (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Former trade union leader Jack Jones is interviewed on his decision in the 1930s to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War. He also defends the right to be a union member. Male interviewer not identified.
Arthur Scargill on British Coal’s Ian McGregor (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
NUM leader Arthur Scargill on the head of British Coal, Sir Ian McGregor who has recently retired. Scargill is glad to see the back of him, and claims he has done nothing but cost the British taxpayer a lot...
New aircraft unveiled (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Holder of the land speed record, Richard Noble, launches his new model of small training aircraft, the Super-2. Here he explains his new design and the reasons for it, whilst standing by the aircraft. Male...
Call for standardisation of ballots (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a call by former General Secretary of the CPSA, Alistair Graham for the Government, trade unions and employers to come together in establishing standard balloting procedure. Follows allegations of...
Journalists join printers dispute (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the ongoing strike at News International in Wapping - journalists have now voted to join printers. Reaction at the picket (shouts of scab heard) from SOGAT representative, Jimmy Ludlum;...
Mick McGahey retires (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Scottish miner’s leader Mick McGahey, who became the Vice-President of the NUM and a TUC board member, is interviewed about his upcoming retirement, at his last congress. He describes his life and career,...
David Owen at launch of Peugeot Talbot (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
SDP leader David Owen states it is crucial for British firms to be able to sell cars abroad, and describes the state of British industry. He talks from the launch of the Peugeot Talbot in Coventry. Male...
Peugeot Talbot launch (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
An unknown representative from the Peugeot car company describes the launch of the Peugeot Talbot, and what it’s success in Europe might mean for Coventry and the local economy and employment rate.