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16 results found for '"Derek Robinson"' in Contributors.
Derek Robinson of Canley refuses Speke work (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Leader of Canley shop stewards, Derek Robinson refuses to take any work from the Speke plant. He supports the Speke workers in regaining the capacity of Speke, and their fight against redundancy.
British Leyland staff cuts (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with British Leyland trade union spokesman Derek Robinson on the prospect of new Chairman Sir Michael Edwardes making staff cuts in the company. Male interviewer not identified.
Derek Robinson on British Leyland options (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with British Leyland trade union spokesman Derek Robinson on the options other than staff cuts available to Michael Edwardes, the new BL Chairman to make the company economically viable. Male...
Derek Robinson on British Leyland Merseyside closure (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; Vox pop
Trade union spokesman Derek Robinson on redundancy payouts at British Leyland, and the closure of the Merseyside plant. Workers share their views on the subject. Male interviewer not identified.
BL pay claim call to management (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Derek Robinson, British Leyland chief union negotiator at the Longbridge plant in Birmingham, calling on the BL management to accept a pay claim and avoid industrial action.
BL workers vote against strike (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Statement by union spokesman Derek Robinson recommending British Leyland workers return to work and not support the Longbridge strikes. He is heckled.
British Leyland on verge of strike (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Speech
Report on an angry meeting at British Leyland’s Longbridge plant over management calls for greater productivity before equal pay is given in, an effort to become profitable. Includes vox pop with workers;...
Longbridge strikes end (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Union leader Derek Robinson gives his reaction to the end of the British Leyland Longbridge strikes, claiming they are acting in accordance with changes in the situation.
British Leyland disciplinaries (1979)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Derek Robinson, union convenor of the Longbridge assembly plant in Birmingham, on the disciplinary action taken by British Leyland against Jack Adams, Len Brindle, Mick Clarke(?) and himself over the...
British Leyland disciplinaries (1979)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Derek Robinson, union convenor of British Leyland’s Longbridge assembly plant in Birmingham, on this morning’s resolution that the dispute should be declared official. He accuses the media (specifically,...