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Dock strike called (1984)

Genre

Interview

Interview with John Connolly, national dock’s officer of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU), on the decision to call a national dock strike. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

The Business Programme No.49 (1989)

The Business Programme, broadcast on Monday evenings and presented by Rob Thomas. Track 1- Productivity at Southampton Docks. The Future of Southampton Docks Post Dock Labour Scheme. Interview with Colin...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Something to declare (customs programme) (1985)

The Haven ports of Harwich and Felixstowe are amongst the largest in Europe. Allan Lee visits the customs and excise officers based at this east coast dock complex to find out more about their sometimes...

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Dock Labour Bill (1976)

Genre

Interview

Jim Prior Conservative MP interviewed on the subject of the Dock Labour Bill being introduced by the Labour Government. He claims it is a bad move for British industry, would give too much power to the dock...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Nicholas Finney on dock workers’ concerns (1989)

Genre

Interview

Director of the National Association of Port Employers, Nicholas Finney talks about dock workers’ fear that they will have to return to casual employment after the end of their jobs for life scheme. Male...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Dock workers dispute - John Black interview (1983)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Port of London Authority Chief Executive, John Black, on the Thames dock workers’ strike after the rejection of a pay offer. Female interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Norman Fowler and Michael Meacher on the National Dock Labour Scheme (1989)

Genre

Interview

2 separate interviews. 1: Employment Secretary, Norman Fowler presents his case against the National Dock Labour Scheme. 2: Labour Party employment spokesman, Michael Meacher says the abolition of the scheme...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Smiths Dock closure (1986)

Genre

News report; Speech; Vox pop

Report on a mass rally in Middlesbrough, following the announcement of the closure of the Smiths Dock on Teesside (15/05/86), and union calls for a national dock strike. Includes vox pop with workers at the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Government decision to scrap National Dock Labour Scheme (1989)

Genre

News report; Vox pop

Gareth Furby reports on how dockers are gearing up for a fight in response to the Government’s decision to abolish the National Dock Labour Scheme. Support for a strike is overwhelming; George Leek(?),...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

London dock workers strike (1983)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on a continuing strike by London Tilbury dock workers and its effect on the future of the ports prior to a meeting between unions and management chaired by arbitration service ACAS. Includes interview...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio