British Leyland dispute - Longbridge decision

Title

British Leyland dispute - Longbridge decision

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

Nov 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:04:36

Description

Report on the decision of British Leyland workers regarding possible strike action, and the vote to return to work at the Longbridge Plant near Birmingham. Speakers include: Jack Adams, union representative; Ron Newcombe, Cowley plant; Doug Hobbs, Cowley plant. Male reporter not identified (poss. Des Fahy). Female field reporter not identified.

Contributors

Des Fahy?; Jack Adams; Ron Newcombe; Doug Hobbs

Keywords

Industry; Strikes; Labour disputes; Wages; Labour relations; British Leyland; Longbridge; Motor vehicle industry; Motor vehicle industry workers; Birmingham; Cowley

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