The tenth edition of this quarterly video magazine produced for the Labour and trade union movements by Trade Films as part of their Northern Newsreel unit. In this bulletin Hexham born actor Robson Green helps to break the myths about the unemployed and demonstrate the work of the Trade Union Council (TUC) Centres Against Unemployment and their work across Tyneside. An extract from a film by 20th Century Vixen which explores the wartime role of Sir Arthur (Bomber) Harris which is followed by...

The tenth edition of this quarterly video magazine produced for the Labour and trade union movements by Trade Films as part of their Northern Newsreel unit. In this bulletin Hexham born actor Robson Green helps to break the myths about the unemployed and demonstrate the work of the Trade Union Council (TUC) Centres Against Unemployment and their work across Tyneside. An extract from a film by 20th Century Vixen which explores the wartime role of Sir Arthur (Bomber) Harris which is followed by an item on the ninth anniversary of the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua, and a look at the re-birth of culture and popular art in the country. This is followed by actor Val McLane examines the role of women in Trade Unions, and the bulletin ends with News from the Front line and success stories from the Trade Unions not reported in the mainstream media. Title: Northern Newsreel 10 Pride and Prejudice An informative report on myths and realities of life on the dole features Robson Green playing the part of a belligerent salesman who voices prejudice against his brother who currently claims dole money. To match every claim and assumption about how easy his brother’s life must be John McCormack of the TUC One Fund For All campaign provides details on unemployment centres in Newcastle, North Shields and Sunderland they run, adds context and statistics to Robson’s claims to humanise those looking for work and demonstrates the detrimental impact to the region of viewing unemployed people in this way. Title: And Now An extract from ‘Fire Raiser’ a film by 20th Century Vixen’s which has been banned from broadcasting thanks to a campaign run by the ‘Daily Mail’ newspaper. Actor Max Wall plays Sir Arthur (Bomber) Harris, Marshall of the Royal Air Force who discusses the more controversial aspects of his Dresden bombing campaign. His rationale for raising Dresden to the ground is juxtaposed with images of the devastation and interviews with survivor Erika Woolams. Title: Coming Next On the nineth anniversary Sandinistas revolution against the United States backed Contras in Nicaragua, a report entitled ‘Images of Hope’ that looks at the re-birth of culture and popular art in the country. Canadian-born Mexican visual artist Arnaldo (Arnold) Belquin provides details on the history of contemporary mural painting in Latin America following the Mexican revolution while also working in one of his pieces. Title: Finally A Woman’s Place Actress Val McLane plays cafe worker Elsie who wants to join a union but struggles to attend branch meetings given the reservations of her male employer and husband. Gill Hale of the Confederation of Health Service Employees (COSHE) and Pat Nuttle of The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) discuss the challenges their unions have in recruiting part-time women workers, the unfair expectations placed on women at home and in the workplace, before then proposing what trade unions need to do going forward. Title: News from the Frontline Bringing this edition to a close brief updates with regards successful trade union stories beginning with the industrial tribunal of Lab Technician Rosemary Clark who has received compensation from Bristol Composite Metals for refusing her leave to attend The Technical, Administrative and Supervisory Section (TASS) annual conference. Shopworker Joanna Goon won a similar case when Sainsbury’s refused her permission to attend a TUC course. Industrial action at Barr and Stroud across seven trade unions has resulted in the firm agreeing to not use their pension surplus to enhance company profits. Following a campaign demonstrating the value of benefits gained and lost at a Tyneside supermarket, North Tyneside Council estimates the government has taken nearly four million pounds from the poorest section of the local community. Title: Fireraiser by 20th Century Vixen. Tel (0273) 735594 A Woman’s Place with Val McLane Pride and Prejudice with Robson Green. Written by Candy Guard Credit: Commentary Sharon Consterdine Title sequence Dave Brooks Title music: Hip Music Productions Original music Ed Martin, Luis Mejia Godoy Title: ‘Yo Soy Un Pueblo Sencillo’ sung by Luis Mejia Godoy. From the double cassette ‘April in Managua’ available from The Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign. Tel 01 253 0246 Stills courtesy of William Struthers, North Tyneside Council Crew Credit: Camera David Baillie Sound: Eric Woodward, Dave Eadington Engineer Brian McEvoy Electrician Tony Cook Title: Production Credit: Director John Eden Producer Martin Spence Editor/Graphics John Adams Research Liz Hetherington Assistants Sylvia Hanlan, Veronica Clarke Distribution Belinda Williams Title: Thanks to Ruth and Matthew Davis, Terry Middleton, Centre Café Gateshead, Liz Wild, Sylvia Hanlon, J&J fashions, Tyne and Wear Centre Against Unemployment, NECS. Northern Newsreel. Tel (091) 477 3604 End title: © 1988 Trade Films Ltd