South Wales NCB talks at end of miners strike

Title

South Wales NCB talks at end of miners strike

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Mar 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:52

Description

Interview with NCB South Wales Area Director, Philip Weekes, at the end of the miners’ strike, on talks with NUM leaders over an amnesty for those dismissed during the dispute, and on pit closures. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Philip Weekes

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; NUM; Wales; Coal miners; NCB; Coal mines; Coal Strike (1984-1985); Dismissal from employment; Mine closures; Strikes (events)

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