GLC’S ban on union closed shops

Title

GLC’S ban on union closed shops

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:04:54

Description

Interview with Greater London Council (GLC) leader, Horace Cutler, about the Conservative controlled GLC’s overturning of closed shops meaning new employees of the council don’t have to be trade union members. He also comments on a proposed review of the disputes procedure including possible secret ballots. Female interviewer not identified. Break in recording.

Contributors

Horace Cutler

Keywords

London; Trade unions; Local authorities; Labour disputes; Labour relations; Conservative Party; GLC; Councils; Ballots; Employees; Open and closed shop; Trade union members

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