Ray Buckton on union prospects after Conservative election victory

Title

Ray Buckton on union prospects after Conservative election victory

Genre

Interview

TX Date

4 May 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:01:16

Description

Ray Buckton, leader of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), regrets the change of government following the Conservative Party’s general election victory, and warns of difficult relations between the trade union movement and the Conservatives should the latter pursue their intended policies. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Ray Buckton

Keywords

Elections; Trade unions; Government; Conservative Party; Political parties; General elections

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