ATV Today: 24.08.1977: Lucas toolmakers strike continues

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Summary

Lucas toolmakers strike continues after a mass meeting in Birmingham and workers turn down the management's offer of +£3 per week and a lump sum payment of £100. Interview with strike leader, Mike Towey, re the reasons why the toolmakers would continue

Year:

1977

Duration:

0:02:08

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Genre:

Television News

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

their 8 week old strike and the instructions to only settle for £5 per week. Interviews with some of the strikers re their backing of the shop stewards recommendations and expressing concern for the effect of their strike on Leyland workers. Interview with Terry Duffy re the rejection of the offer and hopes for an improved offer.

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