Terence Beckett on Ford strikes

Title

Terence Beckett on Ford strikes

Genre

Speech

TX Date

28 Nov 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:32

Description

Sir Terence Beckett, Ford Chairman, explains the losses caused by the strikes at Ford, and the amount of money lost to the British economy. The unions removed security guards and fireman which left the plants vulnerable.

Contributors

Terence Beckett

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Labour relations; Working conditions; Economy; Car industry; Ford Motor Company

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