Underhand deals afoot, claims Miners’ Association Secretary

Title

Underhand deals afoot, claims Miners’ Association Secretary

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

2 Nov 1977

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:03:14

Description

Len Martin, General Secretary of the Nottingham Miners’ Association, claims that some areas have accepted underhand deals on productivity schemes. Miners staged a walkout upon hearing the news on Radio Trent, and have asked for proof of Martin’s claim. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Len Martin

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Wages; Labour relations; Coal industry; Coal miners; Ballots; Industrial productivity; Radio Trent; Nottinghamshire Miners’ Association

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