Ford dispute - wives meeting in Southampton

Title

Ford dispute - wives meeting in Southampton

Genre

Interview

TX Date

28 Oct 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:31

Description

Telephone interview with Jean Russell, wife of a Ford worker, on a meeting at the company’s Southampton plant by wives aimed at getting their husbands back to work during a labour dispute over wages, and on opposition to the gathering. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jean Russell

Keywords

Trade unions; Labour disputes; Wages; Car industry; Motor vehicle industry; Motor vehicle industry workers; Southampton; Spouses; Meetings; Ford Motor Company

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