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John Williams on British Leyland ‘binges’ (1979)
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Labour MP John Williams criticizes British Leyland plans to ‘binge’ or bribe car dealers with expensive treats, arguing that this approach is inappropriate and insensitive in the light of prospective...
Charlie Donnett on pay demand (1979)
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Charlie Donnett (of the GMWU?), on the need for an updating of last November’s Clegg Commission wage rate recommendations. Donnett speaks of "starvation wages" in the face of soaring inflation; employers...
British Leyland redundancies (1979)
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Trade union representative Terry Duffy, on possible alternatives to compulsory redundancies within British Leyland. He feels that BL should be able to survive with its present labour force, and expresses...
Terry Duffy on British Leyland talks (1979)
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AUEW union leader Terry Duffy is disappointed at the breakdown of talks between unions and British Leyland management. Duffy will not discard the possibility of an escalation in the situation. Male...
Joe Gormley on miners wage talks (1979)
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NUM President Joe Gormley explains how he used his casting vote as chairman twice earlier today. He stresses it is not possible to negotiate a settlement in a single session; there is a need for patience,...
Charing Cross Hospital strike (1979)
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Regional health authority spokesman Vic Ripley, on the dismissal from Charing Cross Hospital of 2 staff members who refused to change an air filter as they were working to rule. 55 staff members then walked...
Patrick Mayhew on trade union bill (1979)
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Patrick Mayhew, Employment under-Secretary, on a government working paper (published today) into legal action against trade unions. Currently unions are immune from legal action in response to coercive...
Len Murray on Hunterston deal (1979)
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TUC General Secretary Len Murray, on the likelihood of reaching a deal over Hunterston after meeting with Employment Secretary James Prior. Murray, now waiting for Prior’s reply, is optimistic. Male...
James Prior on employees’ rights (1979)
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Employment Secretary Jim Prior, on the role of the arbitration service ACAS, and the true nature of employees’ rights. Male interviewer not identified.
James Prior on Rolls Royce dispute (1979)
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Employment Secretary Jim Prior, on the damage being done to Britain’s engineering industry by industrial action such as the Rolls Royce dispute. Prior considers government intervention inappropriate: these...