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LONDON BUS STRIKE
Hendon Garage was one of the centres of trouble leading to London's bus strike, which is apparently due partly to a demand for more pay and partly to the increased employment of clippies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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TROOPS UNLOAD FOOD AT LONDON DOCKS
Caused by the strike of dockers, troops and sailors unload the food from ships in an endeavour to get food away which is perishable. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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LONDON DOCK STRIKE - MENS DECISION
After several weeks of idleness in dockland, the strikers met at Victoria Park, Hackney and decided to return to work, under conditions which they set out. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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AUSTRALIAN STRIKE LEADERS GET GAOL
Documents were seized by the Australian CID to try and detect where the strikers received their funds. Mr Chifley and Dr Evatt arrive in Sydney from Canberra to consider the position. Meanwhile demonstrations in the streets continue....
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SUNDAY RAIL STRIKE SCENES
Scenes of deserted railways on Whit Sunday. One of the drivers gives his opinion of the strike. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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WHITSUN
Scenes at London's railway stations tell the story of the Railway strike which began over the Whitsun Holiday. Some people made their own way to the coast by road, and others made the best of the holiday without trains. Next day, it was...
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THE DOCK STRIKE
Merseyside and London felt the impact of the dock strike, and pickets underlined the gravity of the situation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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STRIKE OVER
Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of...
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STRIKE CRISIS
MP's arriving at the House of Commons for the new session, included some new members. The railway strike was one of the urgent problems facing the Government. The TUC had worked hard to find a solution and conferences between the TUC and...
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STRIKE NEWS
At the Railway Clearing House, London, the Railway Executives and leading members of the three Unions concerned met to discuss the critical situation. And, while a big rail strike was threatening, crowds collected at Bow Street, where...
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RUBBISH IN LEICESTER SQUARE
The strike by dustmen in London has meant that Leicester Square is being covered in bags of rubbish. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PUBLIC WORKERS STRIKE
The strike by workers in the public sector has caused increased difficulties in the National Health Service and in some towns brought to a halt the public services, such as refuse collection. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE DOCKERS OUT VOTED
Shareholders in the BSA group of companies went to the Grosvenor House, for an extraordinary general meeting. It was called to discuss Sir Bernard Docker's dismissal, as chairman and Managing Director, but Sir Bernard's resolution was...
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CAN974 WORKERS ON STRIKE AT CONCORDE PLANT
A strike at British plant in the city of Bristol halts work on the supersonic Concorde airliner. Trade union representatives address striking workers.
1.ms signboard "british aircraft company filton division"
2. ms pan strike posters...
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CAN796 FRENCH RAILWAYMEN GO ON STRIKE
* date is approximate
French railway workers go on strike causing chaos. scenes of crowds piling into the few remaining running trains.
1. vs deserted train station
2. ms women at newspaper stand
3. vs French newspaper headlines
4. cu...
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CAN667 JAPANESE SEAMEN'S UNION GOES ON STRIKE NATIONWIDE
Japanese seamen go out on strike throught country.
1. cs 'All Japan Seamen's Union' signs indicating ships on strike
2. ws pan right moored ships outside harbour
3. ms pan left deserted wharf, with stacked cargo pan to moored ship
4. ms...
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CAN842 TEACHERS STRIKE IN CALCUTTA
Over 50, 000 teachers strike in Calcutta and 539 protestors are arrested.
1. ms pan tent pitched across street, teachers sitting under
2. ms sitting teachers
3. mcu speaker
4. ws teachers march with banners, 'All-Bengal Teachers'...
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CAN671 GREEK CYPRIOTS STRIKE IN REACTION TO INTERNATIONAL INTERVENTION IN CYPRUS
Greek Cypriots workers strike for two hours to attend a rally to support United Nations actions over Cyprus.
1. ws marchers with banners in street
2. ms demonstrators with banners, Greek flags
3. ms banners saying 'Self determination for...
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CAN740 ELECTRICITY AND GAS WORKERS STRIKE
Paris hit by electricity and gas workers strike with trains not running and shops being forced to shut.
1. ws main line train station
2. ms notice in French announcing strike
3. ws pan empty platforms
4. ms map of Paris zoom into cu...
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CAN774 PUBLIC SERVICE STRIKE IN PARIS
The Public Service Strike in France continues, with approximately seven million workers on strike.
1. ms closed shop
2. cu sign notifying that bakery will be closed during public service strike
3. mcu empty shop
4. ms poster for film...
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CAN822 STRIKING MACHINISTS VOTE
Striking airline machinists vote to turn down the offered contract and continue to strike.
1. ms sign reading the St Albns Plaza The Chips Tonight
2. ms sign in window calling for people to vote
3. ms group of men gathered on the...
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CAN893 RAILWAY WORKERS STRIKE, LEAVING TRAVELLERS STRANDED
Railroad-men's strike hit Italy.
1. ws interior main hall at railway station
2. ms idle booking windows
3. various has empty rails
4. vs empty platforms, idle trains, empty rails
5. ms people wait at station entrance for transport
6. ms...
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CAN773 MERCHANT SHIP CREWS ON STRIKE
Merchant seamen's strike idles British ports.
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1. cs sign 'Southampton: the gateway to England' [ENGLISH]
2. ws pan left deserted piers
3. ws deserted docks
4. mcu sign 'Old Dock Berths' tilt down to picketers
5. mcu...
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GS 26 01 1983 WORKERS COST OF LIVING STRIKE
Workers in Italy go on strike over the cost of living in the country.
1. vs of marchers along streete with banners and placards
Film: Rev - Sound: Mag Trk - Colour - NYFilm: No - LN Number: LN104344 - Available in HD