Ray Buckton storms out of rail strikes talks

Title

Ray Buckton storms out of rail strikes talks

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

24 Jan 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:01:08

Description

Paul Davies reports on talks to end rail strikes over wages breaking down as ASLEF General Secretary Ray Buckton walked out. Strike action is now likely to escalate. Includes Buckton speaking to press after walking out.

Contributors

Ray Buckton; Paul Davies

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Wages; British Rail; ASLEF; NUR; Railway workers

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