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  1. ISTC decision over steelworker redundancies (1982)

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    Interview

    Interview with ISTC leader Bill Sirs, on the union’s decision to fight British Steel Corporation’s (BSC) redundancy notice to 600 Clydebridge workers (steelworks in Glasgow). Female interviewer not...

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  2. Steel workers ballot (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Bill Sirs, ISTC, on a ballot sent out to steel workers urging members to reject job cuts advocated by the British Steel Corporation (BSC) and its Chairman Ian MacGregor. Male interviewer not...

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  3. Bill Sirs on triple trade union alliance (1983)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Bill Sirs, ISTC, about the formation of a triple alliance between leading trade unions in the mining, steel, and rail industries. Male interviewer not identified.

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  4. Bill Sirs on British Steel survival plan (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Bill Sirs, ISTC, on a ballot sent out to steel workers urging members to reject job cuts advocated by the British Steel Corporation (BSC) Chairman Ian MacGregor. Male interviewer not identified.

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  5. Triple trade union alliance (1983)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the formation of a triple alliance between leading trade unions in the mining, steel, and rail industries. Includes interviews with Bill Sirs, ISTC; Jimmy Knapp, NUR. Male reporter not identified.

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  6. Miners strike - ISTC meeting (1984)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Telephone interview with an unidentified male reporter (poss. Neil Mainland) on a meeting of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC) being held to discuss whether the body should support the striking...

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  7. Steel industry proposals (1983)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on Conservative Government plans for the UK steel industry announced before a forthcoming general election, with fears there may be more redundancies required. Includes interviews with Patrick Jenkin,...

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  8. National Union of Railwaymen conference (1984)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Report on the National Union of Railwaymen conference in Llandudno, where National Union of Mineworkers leader Arthur Scargill gave a speech criticising the steel workers and urging rail workers to block...

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  9. Labour’s call for steel import ban (1982)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on Labour Party calls for a ban on cheap steel imports which they believe are wiping out the British steel industry. Labour’s industry spokesman Stanley Orme comments. Male reporter not identified.

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  10. Bill Sirs on union talks over Bilston steelworks (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Union leader Bill Sirs on steel worker negotiations and the proposed closure of the Bilston Steel Works near Wolverhampton. Sirs outlines the four points of discussion, including whether a strike might be...

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