Southern Region rail troubles

Title

Southern Region rail troubles

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

10 Jan 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:15

Description

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 Commerce spokesman Brian Wright claims a revolt by commuters could be on the way.

Contributors

Barbara Groom; Neil Milligan; Brian Wright

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Wages; British Rail; ASLEF; Railway workers; Commuting; Railway services; Train drivers

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