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136 results found for '"ASLEF"' in Keywords.
ASLEF calls off strike over manning in BR (1978)
- Genre
- Press conference
ASLEF calls off strike over single manning in BR following negotiations. Press conference with ASLEF spokesman on settlement, and normal duties will be resumed. Also a Mr Campbell of the managers side denies...
Union controls (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
An ASLEF union spokesman states the government is to apply straightjacket controls on the trade union movement. Discusses government and Conservative Party policy on union rights, collective bargaining and...
Warning of national rail strikes (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Ray Buckton, ASLEF General Secretary, confirms no progress has been made in the talks over the pay dispute for railway workers, and so strikes will be taking place that very week- in an interview followed by...
BR’s offer not satisfactory (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with ASLEF union General Secretary Ray Buckton after a meeting between ASLEF and British Rail. The offer put forward by British Rail was unsatisfactory, leaving the strikes in the balance.
Ray Buckton on rail pay claim (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Ray Buckton, ASLEF General Secretary interview in which he states this a genuine pay claim by railway workers, and not a way of hitting out at the Conservative government.
Rail strike support (1979)
- Genre
- Press conference
Ray Buckton, ASLEF General Secretary sepaks to press following a conference of shop stewards on his confidence that everyone involved in the national rail strikes is behind him 100%.
Southern Region rail troubles (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Barbara Groom reports on the Southern rail strikes by train drivers over wages, warning they could spread nationwide. ASLEF union member Neil Milligan explains his argument for the strike; London Chamber of...
Rail strikes talks (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on talks over rail strikes breaking down after ASLEF union leader Ray Buckton walked out, but NUR leaders wanting to continue negotations over wages. Includes comment from Ray Buckton (talking to...
Peter Parker regrets strike action (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
British Rail Chairman Sir Peter Parker hopes the talks over strikes will conclude in a positive fashion and strikes will end.
Why BR’s 11th hour bid failed (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
ASLEF General Secretary Ray Buckton summarises the meetings involved in the rail strikes, claiming agreements were made with reference to a productivity scheme, but no payment issues were dealt with. He...