Leyland strike collapses
NZPA-Reuter Birmingham Striking British Leyland craftsmen, faced with dwindling support, have called off their 12-day action over pay claims. Leaders of the unofficial British Leyland United Craft Organisation met at the week-end in Birmingham, central England, and decided to return to work today. The management of the State-owned car giant had warned the men that a strike by the 8000 craftsmen and toolroom workers could
permanently damage the ailing company. About 3500 of the skilled workers went on strike on April 9, but drifted steadily back to work until only 1200 were on strike by the end of last week. The strikers wanted their weekly wage increased from £76 ($137) to £9O sterling ($162). Their action, coinciding with Britian’s General Election campaign, came as an embarrassment for the Prime Minister (Mr James Callaghan) as it reminded voters of his failure to curb industrial unrest last winter.
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Press, 23 April 1979, Page 9
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149Leyland strike collapses Press, 23 April 1979, Page 9
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