ATV Today: 13.12.1977: Raleigh Cycles Factory

Summary

Raleigh Cycles Factory - workers still on strike over their demand for a 39 percent pay rise. Report by Brian MacLaurin on the crisis situation of the factory who have announced a sales loss of £2m during the strike.

Year:

1977

Duration:

0:02:40

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Brian MacLaurin piece to camera about the strike at Raleigh which began on 11 November. Library pictures of the exterior of Raleigh in Nottingham. Views inside showing stockpile of new bicycles. Interview with Ian Phillips, Managing Director, about the reasons why the company cannot afford to meet the demands of the strikers. Interview with union representative, Mr. Chapman, about the reasons why no discussions have been entered with the management and their demand for parity with other engineering workers in Nottinghamshire.


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