Three thousand British Leyland workers were idle at two of the group’s plants in Birmingham last night with production severely interrupted as fresh strikes added to the toll of recent months. In addition 2,000 employees at Jaguar, Coventry, have given formal notice of intention to strike on June 1st following rejection of their claim for more money and shorter hours.
The two plants affected yesterday were Austin-Morris, Longbridge, and the light commercial vehicle works at Adderley Park East. At Longbridge 360 engine inspectors walked out after a dispute over work measurement. The strike stopped production of engines for the Mini, 1100, 1300 and Marina 1.3.
A further 2,300 workers were laid off. About 350 men on strike at Adderley Park East are protesting at company plans to close the plant and move the work elsewhere.
Keith Adams
Is the Editor of the Parkers website and price guide, formerly editor of Classic Car Weekly, and launch editor/creator of Modern Classics magazine. Has contributed to various motoring titles including Octane, Practical Classics, Evo, Honest John, CAR magazine, Autocar, Pistonheads, Diesel Car, Practical Performance Car, Performance French Car, Car Mechanics, Jaguar World Monthly, MG Enthusiast, Modern MINI, Practical Classics, Fifth Gear Website, Radio 4, and the the Motoring Independent...
Likes 'conditionally challenged' motors and taking them on unfeasible adventures all across Europe.
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