Worked there in the seventies at the new harbour, never ever thought that it would come to this, but do not be conned by TATA or the unions who have done nothing to save or create jobs in the area, remember BP at Baglan Bay and all the other enterprises that successive governments and unions that have failed the workers of this area.
This video interview with Steve Surtees is the second one in my series about Port Talbot and the end of primary steel making in South Wales, UK. ruclips.net/video/e6XtrRhvYYc/видео.html
this is like saying, " we make Model T- Fords, so why cant we continue to make them " ? Steel technology has moved on, but due to "nationalisation" there was no investment in modernising our steel industry in the 60's,70's, 80's etc, so it fell behind and became too expensive for the low grade steel it produced for its market. Today China, India and Tiawan can do the same, but FAR CHEAPER. This closure is a result of nationisation, resulting in both Labour and Tory govt's chosing to spend money elsewhere and NOT investing in the future of steel. Thats why nationalisation is always a bad idea, as any govt will always build a hospital/school etc first, before a new steel mill. However, that reality doesn't sell newspapers / get viewing figures. STOP PRESS : Coaching Inn and Stables available for quick sale, close to RAILWAY STATION.
Why didn't the steelworkers support the miners was it the case of I'm all right Jack maybe now you understand what it felt like I think Tata Steel is going to say Tata to you, the chance to sort this counties government out was lost because industries like the steelworks along with others freely chose to throw that chance away and now it's come back to bite your butts, life can be a bitch suck it up and move on
Doh ! Unite strikes will kill ALL the jobs and fall into TATAS hands The works opened in the 1950's. Governments and Unions have done nothing for decades.
@@Philip-x3d lol from a UK that has given Wales nothing but poverty and taken industries away from Cymru. You are in a syndrome of Stockholm lol wipe your eyes from the "British dream" it's full of sh it in the rivers
Nothing to do with Brexit. This plant been loosing money for over 45 years . Its now £1 million a day. It did not upgrade 40 years ago. I worked along side the industry and been in there many times.
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Worked there in the seventies at the new harbour, never ever thought that it would come to this, but do not be conned by TATA or the unions who have done nothing to save or create jobs in the area, remember BP at Baglan Bay and all the other enterprises that successive governments and unions that have failed the workers of this area.
This video interview with Steve Surtees is the second one in my series about Port Talbot and the end of primary steel making in South Wales, UK. ruclips.net/video/e6XtrRhvYYc/видео.html
this is like saying, " we make Model T- Fords, so why cant we continue to make them " ?
Steel technology has moved on, but due to "nationalisation" there was no investment in modernising our steel industry in the 60's,70's, 80's etc, so it fell behind and became too expensive for the low grade steel it produced for its market. Today China, India and Tiawan can do the same, but FAR CHEAPER.
This closure is a result of nationisation, resulting in both Labour and Tory govt's chosing to spend money elsewhere and NOT investing in the future of steel.
Thats why nationalisation is always a bad idea, as any govt will always build a hospital/school etc first, before a new steel mill.
However, that reality doesn't sell newspapers / get viewing figures.
STOP PRESS : Coaching Inn and Stables available for quick sale, close to RAILWAY STATION.
Why didn't the steelworkers support the miners was it the case of I'm all right Jack maybe now you understand what it felt like I think Tata Steel is going to say Tata to you, the chance to sort this counties government out was lost because industries like the steelworks along with others freely chose to throw that chance away and now it's come back to bite your butts, life can be a bitch suck it up and move on
Get behind unite and fight 👊💪
It's too late ot has already closed down now
Doh ! Unite strikes will kill ALL the jobs and fall into TATAS hands The works opened in the 1950's. Governments and Unions have done nothing for decades.
😢 life is so hard
SOLIDARITY WITH THE STEEL WORKERS✊
You want to fix this. Vote for independence
Close.....vote for INVESTMENT.
@@Philip-x3d lol from a UK that has given Wales nothing but poverty and taken industries away from Cymru. You are in a syndrome of Stockholm lol wipe your eyes from the "British dream" it's full of sh it in the rivers
@@mihangelap-williams9871 See why Wales voted to leave the corrupt right-wing EU.
They voted for Brexit.You sow the wind and reap the whirlwind.Doesn't make this tragedy any less though.
Bugger all to do with Brexit. More to do with 50yrs of lack of investment.
Face reality if you want to resolve a situation, not emotional clap trap.
Nothing to do with Brexit. This plant been loosing money for over 45 years . Its now £1 million a day. It did not upgrade 40 years ago. I worked along side the industry and been in there many times.
I'm with the workers, f...k the Tories, ✊