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  1. Michael Foot campaign speech at Sidcup (1974)

    Genre
    Speech

    Election campaign speech by Michael Foot, Employment Secretary in the Labour Government, in response to an address by Conservative Party leader Edward Heath in his Sidcup constituency. Covers media...

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  2. Sid Weighell on possible rail strikes (1975)

    Genre
    Interview

    NUR leader Sid Weighell is interviewed about the possibility of rail strikes taking place. He claims everything is being done to avoid industrial action, but the strikes will go ahead if the Prime Minister...

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  3. Peter Parker takes on British Rail top job (1976)

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    Interview

    Peter Parker on becoming chairman of British Rail and how he will solve its problems, possibility of railway services making profits and job creation. Female interviewer not identified.

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  4. Sid Weighell on rail closures (1977)

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    Interview

    Interview with Sid Weighell, National Union of Railwaymen (NUR), on proposed rail closures connecting UK ports as they are not profitable and on possible industrial action to prevent closures. Male reporter...

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  5. Dave Bowman on NUR wage demands (1977)

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    Interview

    Peter Allen interviews Dave Bowman of the National Union of Railwaymen (NUR) on the union’s 60 percent wage demand. Bowman is critical of Chancellor Denis Healey’s severe wage restrictions and says wages...

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  6. Railway signal operators’ action (1978)

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    Interview

    Interview with Alan Twydale, railway signal operator at Bethnal Green station in London, who talks about his intention of taking 20-minute breaks despite the union’s refusal to make the action official....

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  7. ASLEF pay claim (1978)

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    Interview

    Bob Holness interview with Ray Buckton, Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), on a pay claim requesting an extra £25 to £30 a week. Pt 2.

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  8. ASLEF pay claim (1978)

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    Interview

    Bob Holness interview with Ray Buckton, Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), on a pay claim requesting an extra £25 to £30 a week which ignores government guidelines for 10%...

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  9. Ray Buckton on train guards’ pay offer (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Ray Buckton, General Secretary of ASLEF, attacks British Rail for offering a pay rise to railway guards but not to drivers. Female interviewer not identified.

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  10. Sid Weighell on train drivers’ strike (1978)

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    Interview

    Sid Weighell of the NUR on the forthcoming one-day strike by train drivers. NUR members will not be supporting the action, by ASLEF men.

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