Strikers report for work only to be presented with a new contract.
The Dunnes Stores strikers returned to their workplace in January 1987, the month a ban on the sale of South African goods came into force. But when they reported for work, they were summoned to the canteen and presented with a new contract to sign, stipulating that they handle all produce sold in Dunnes Stores.
Maggie O’Kane speaks to John Mitchell, general secretary of IDATU, about what happened in this RTÉ News report.Shop steward Karen Gearon says that no other worker has been asked to sign this new contract. Her fellow striker Theresa Mooney is very disappointed but not surprised. There is little sympathy for them from some Dunnes Stores customers.
Title: |
Dunnes Stores Strikers Presented With New Contract |
Clip Duration: |
00:04:59 |
Material Type: |
Audio |
Clip Title: |
“I Don’t See Why We Should Be Victimised” |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
An RTÉ News report on latest developments in the Dunnes Stores dispute. The accompanying image of a fruit stand in Dunnes Stores was taken in 1984. © RTÉ Archives 0750/006 |
Local Keywords: |
Dunnes Stores Strike, Apartheid, South Africa, Theresa Mooney, Karen Gearon, South African goods, Trade ban, John Mitchell, IDATU, Employment contract |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Society and Social Issues |
Contributor(s): |
Maggie O'Kane (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ Radio One |
Broadcast Date: |
05/01/1987 |
Production Year: |
1987 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
LQC0013A |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Sound: |
Mono |
Language: |
English (eng) |
