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Thatcher’s first trip to Germany as PM (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on new British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s first trip to meet the Chancellor of West Germany, Helmut Schmidt. Topics discussed include EEC farm prices, and arms to China, but main focus is on...
Teachers demands on pay (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
2 interviews with members of teacher trade unions (not identified) on industrial action by teachers calling for a 36% pay rise and whether it will disrupt GCE and O level exams. Male interviewer not identified.
Mine safety inspections (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a mine inspector on the shortage of mine inspectors because of budget cuts by the Health and Safety Executive. He believes there aren’t enough inspectors to keep mines safe.
Water workers dispute (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
NUPE spokesman talks about the position of water service workers within the union and the possiblity of industrial action if wage demands aren’t met. In two segments. Male interviewer not identified.
Tories snub unions over pay (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with David Basnett, leader of the General and Municipal Workers’ Union (GMWU) about the refusal of Environment Secretary Michael Heseltine and the new Conservative Government to invite unions to...
Strikes - Terence Beckett speech (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Sir Terence Beckett gives a speech to the Road Haulage Association about government and trade union involvement in strikes, says power has gone from unions to individuals.
Paddington hospitals campaign (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
NUPE shop stewards Alice Baston and Jonathan Cohen are interviewed about proposed closures at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, and the Save Paddington’s Hospitals campaign.
New technology in industry (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
TUC conference Chairman Harry Irwin on problems of new technology in industry.
Foam furniture fires (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Sally Oppenheim MP on fire hazards in certain foam-filled furniture. Male interviewer not identified.
Teachers pay dispute- Fred Jarvis critical (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Fred Jarvis of the National Union of Teachers criticises Shirley Williams MP, who has asked the NUT to wait until after a General Election for 36.5% wages demands.