Class Struggle: Film from the Clyde (1977)

A documentary made with shipyard workers during the occupation and work-in at the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders from July 1971 to October 1972. The yards were occupied and managed by a joint shop stewards’ committee after the government announced the decision to liquidate the company. The film includes footage from the ‘inside’ of organising, work, discussions, high-level negotiations, relations between the shop stewards and union officials and dealings with the press. Music by 7:84 and The Laggan.

• Release Date: 1977-01-01
• Runtime: 1h 15min
• Production Company: Cinema Action
• Production Country: United Kingdom
• Director: Cinema Action