IMGpapers 1980–83

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1980–83

Opposition grows to Murdoch takeover

Socialist Challenge No. 183, 5 February 1981 · p. 15 of the scan · 161 words

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page 15 of the scan

RESISTANCE has begun to build up among Fleet Street workers against Rupert Murdoch's takeover bid for Times Newspapers.

Last week 200 delegates June cenua London clerical branch of the print NATSOPA unanimously to reject Murdoch's proposals, dilu lilcy weic culcal orlne way lne unIol ¿caders nave ine union leaders have welcomed Murdoch's record and his ucialcs tul sweeoils CULS. He wants cuts of between 30 and 50 per cent.

of craft print union NGA have sug seslealo workers dl Newspabers mnar they do not agree to Murdoch they will lose 4,000 jobs.

Journalists' union depulv penera secrerarv Jake ac. clestone points out that they to Murdoch across Fleet Street, since the caccis ui ms axe will nol De nmnlied Avew Printing House Square.

considerable anger Murdoch wandered around the SunCu y d umies lew antona changer ls eor‹ 1е ker cn busy printworker, who was abe preses pora ne c1 presses, Ihe reply was: 'As little as fucking possible.'

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