ASLEF pay claim

Title

ASLEF pay claim

Genre

Interview

TX Date

31 Jan 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:03:29

Description

Bob Holness interview with Ray Buckton, Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), on a pay claim requesting an extra £25 to £30 a week which ignores government guidelines for 10% maximum wage increase. Says skilled workers will leave the industry if not paid reasonably. Part 1.

Contributors

Ray Buckton; Bob Holness

Keywords

Trade unions; Labour disputes; Wages; Wage policy; ASLEF; Railways; Railway workers

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