Right Wing Defeat at Car Transport
Socialist Press1976 1976-09-08Read it in the scan (PDF), scan page 10 →
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The efforts (previous y reported in 'Socialist Press') of right-wing Oxford District Secretary of the T&GWU David Buckle, to protect Henry Shepherd, (a general foreman) in his position as leading trade union negotiator in the local car transport industry, have received a heavy jolt.
Buckle was just able yet again at the car transport branch meeting to use a technicality to prevent Shepherd from being removed.
But Brian Preston, a steward for one of the main • sections of transport drivers, and one who had pressed on principle for Shepherd's removal, was elected chairman of the branch by a very large majority in the 70-strong meeting.
This development led to Buckle, who had staked much of his reputation on the protection of Shepherd in the local area, to walk out of the meeting.
Cars awaiting shipment