Lorry drivers and tachographs

Title

Lorry drivers and tachographs

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Oct 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:57

Description

Interview on possible industrial action by lorry drivers objecting to the compulsory introduction of the tachograph, a device that records a vehicle’s speed and the length of time that it is moving or stationary. George Newman, Director-General of the Road Haulage Association shares his feelings on the matter. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

George Newman

Keywords

Strikes; Truck drivers; Labour disputes; Labour relations; Lorries; Measuring instruments

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