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British Leyland pay package

Title
British Leyland pay package
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1977
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Duration
00:02:15
Description
Jill Lourie reporting on trade union and shop steward reaction to the new British Leyland pay package, proposals for streamlined bargaining, and hints from Industry Secretary Eric Varley that the Government may have to make changes to the structure of the company if the package is rejected. Includes Hugh Scanlon, leader of the engineering workers, on his optimism before negotiation talks. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Jill Lourie; Hugh Scanlon
Keywords
Trade unions; Government; TGWU; Wages; Labour relations; British Leyland; Car industry; Motor vehicle industry; Collective bargaining; Workers; Eric Varley

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