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Geoffrey Robinson on future of Meriden cooperative (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Chief Executive of Meriden Motorcycles cooperative, Geoffrey Robinson, about his meeting with creditors over the prospect of liquidation of the company. He hopes the Government will offer a...
Terry Duffy on AUEW talks with employers (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with President of the AUEW union, Terry Duffy, threatening industrial action if the unions pay and working hours demands are not met by employers. Male interviewer not identified.
Metalworkers federation conference (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Terry Duffy, the new President of the European Metalworkers Federation, about the union aim to reduce job losses in industry for its members after a two day conference in London. Male...
Education budget cuts (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Fred Jarvis, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, (NUT), criticising the education budget cuts proposed by the new Conservative Government and threatening industrial action....
Health authority in financial problems (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the financial problems of the Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Health Authority with proposals to charge patients from other areas. Dean of Kings College, Leonard Cotton, talks about the 3 teaching...
White-collar jobs and new technology (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Clive Jenkins, leader of the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs (ASTMS), about white collar workers and the effect new technology will have on them in the future. Male...
Len Murray on new employment law (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with TUC leader, Len Murray, objecting to the new Conservative Government’s plans to tighten laws on unfair dismissal procedures. Male interviewer not identified. Break in recording.
Bill Sirs on steel privatisation plans (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Bill Sirs, leader of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC), opposing the new Conservative Government’s proposals to sell off parts of the steel industry. Male interviewer not...
TUC campaign against government economic policy (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Graham White? reports on the TUC campaign to alter the economic policies of the new Conservative Government. Includes interview with TUC leader Len Murray.
Reginald Jones on danger of industrial action (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with wartime intelligence expert, Professor Reginald Jones, who says that industrial action could lead Britain to economic ruin. Male interviewer not identified.