| Arco Dealers Strike | ||
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| Catalog #: | 319162 | |
| Clip Number: | 319162-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 530 | |
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| Year Shot: | 1973 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Gasoline / Petrol LABOR UNIONS: Strikes TRANSPORTATION: Gas Station TRANSPORTATION/AUTOMOBILE: Repair / Service | |
| Description: | Shot of reporter at a local ARCO service station. He is wearing a trench coat and holding a microphone in his hand. He stands in front of a sign that reads "ON STRIKE-MECHANIC ON DUTY", you can see the ARCO sign in the distance. He states that ARCO dealers hope to stage a full-fledged protest against the company. Apparently, there has been mismanagement in regards to security funds. Interview with a mechanic. He talks about the mismanagement of the money. Interview with a second man who talks about the sham between the government, the ARCO corporation and the local dealers. Shot of several mechanics seated in the station's service office. CU of man with a moustache who talks about local dealers being charged more for their gasoline than other dealers. Cu of "ON STRIKE" sign. Camera pulls back to reveal reporter making his final commentary. | |
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