Proposals to close the Royal upper docks

Title

Proposals to close the Royal upper docks

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:48

Description

Following inconclusive talks between unions, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and the government on PLA proposals to close the Royal Upper docks and reduce the workforce, TGWU Dock Officer Tom Cronin talks about the docks being a viable operation, PLA mismanagement and the possibility of strike action. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Tom Cronin

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Docks; Dock workers; Royal London Docks; Port of London Authority

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