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and Steel Trades Confederation on union anger at lack of consultation and talks only to take place if the letter is withdrawn, and with Dennis Turner, chairman of action committee to fight closure.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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