Trade Union Congress (TUC) versus the Common Market
Trade Union Congress (TUC) versus the Common Market
Documents from 04 June 1962 to 16 October 1962
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UWK/NS-426
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Paper
Reference Archivists
Carr, Mary
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Abstract
Britain’s welfare service versus EEC countries; Trade Union Congress (TUC)’s position on EEC on freedom of national action dealing with national problems; National Union of Railway men’s opposition to Britain’s entry into the Common Market; TUC Congress on wages system; Edward Heath’s commitment to maintain high and stable level of employment; Discussions of TUC and the UK Government on Britain’s entry into the EEC; Fringe benefits and income policy; Common Market’s industrial expansion plans facing the question of shortage of labour; TUC’s concern on stagnation of economy and on unfair competition for steel in case of Britain joining the EEC.
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English
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Textual
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