Bilston steel plant closure plans

Title
Bilston steel plant closure plans
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
30 Jun 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:02:11
Description
Report on the planned closure of Bilton Steel Works, revealed in a letter to the trade union from the BSC, which will lead to large loss of jobs. Includes interviews with Bill Sirs of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation on union anger at lack of consultation and talks only to take place if the letter is withdrawn, and with Dennis Turner, chairman of action committee to fight closure. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Bill Sirs; Dennis Turner
Keywords
Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Unemployment; Steel industry; BSC; Bilston Steel Works; Iron and Steel Trades Confederation

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