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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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