Roy Buckton on Thatcher and trade unions

Title

Roy Buckton on Thatcher and trade unions

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:03:40

Description

Interview with ASLEF general secretary Ray Buckton on his reaction to Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher’s idea for a referendum on trade unions. He speaks about Thatcher’s lack of understanding of industry - there being too much government interference in the unions - and the miners strikes and the previous Conservative government.

Contributors

Ray Buckton

Keywords

Trade unions; Margaret Thatcher; Referenda; ASLEF; Conservative Party

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