ATV Today: 14.05.1975: Chrysler Wives Set Up Rival Picket Groups

Summary

Wives of the strikers at Chrysler in Coventry set up two rival picket groups outside the factory gates. John Withington interview with both leaders, Maureen Enever who is pro the strikers and Sheila Willis who is anti.

Year:

1975

Duration:

0:02:49

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Brief opening tease shot shows the two women and their groups arguing outside the factory. Interview with Maureen Enever who is critical of the Prime Minister. Interview with Sheila Willis who wants the strike to end. We then see further shots of the two factions arguing. The Chrysler union convenor Bob Morris then arrives with his entourage. Mrs Willis tries to talk to him but he brushes her off, continuing to walk as reporters ask questions. His group are then seen entering a nearby pub. John Withington then talks to one of the strikers who describes the situation as bloody stupid.


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