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Geoffrey Robinson on British Leyland (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Geoffrey Robinson MP criticises British Leyland’s approach to industrial relations and calls for talks between the 2 sides. Male interviewer not identified.
Shipbuilders’ dispute (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
The General Secretary of the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions(?) (CSEU), on prospects of a settlement. He is hopeful that now an agenda has been agreed, offers from employers will be...
Hospital fuel shortage (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Health authority administrator?, on the continuing industrial dispute that has left a hospital (possibly Charing Cross?) without fuel. 17 days into the dispute, the hospital is facing the threat of closure....
Geoffrey Robinson on British Leyland (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Geoffrey Robinson MP, on the post-ballot situation at British Leyland. Robinson believes that BL management has failed to gain the trust of both unions and men. Hoping for expansion, all Robinson has seen is...
Joe Gormley on miners wages (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
NUM President Joe Gormley, on a forthcoming meeting with the National Coal Board. Gormley is optimistic that proper negotiations can now begin, and the miners will secure a reasonable settlement, even though...
Miners wage negotiations (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
NUM leader Joe Gormley, on the coalminers’ wage claim negotiations with the National Coal Board. Explains needs for higher wages and timing of claim and voices his opinion forecasts of industrial action...
Frank Chapple on Labour conference (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Union leader Frank Chapple complains about the most recent Labour Party conference, which he describes as the worst-run Labour Party conference he has ever attended. A number of speakers failed to get a...
Joe Gormley on miners pay claim (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
With production, he says, now on the rise, NUM leader Joe Gormley is hopeful of an amicable wages settlement for the miners. He cites the figures being asked for, and stresses the importance of investment in...
Corby steel closures (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Corby councillor Peter Floody speaks in praise of Corby, which is facing the loss of its iron and steel industry and so consequently huge unemployment. Local council leader Kelvin Glendenning also...
TUC conference motion (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
ASLEF General Secretary Ray Buckton at the TUC conference in Blackpool, on a motion urging Labour Party to carry out policies decided at the conference. Male interviewer not identified.