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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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