Context: The Thomson Corporation management were struggling to run the business due to the 1979 Energy Crisis and union demands. Management were left with no choice but to find a buyer who was in a position to guarantee the survival of both titles, and also one who had the resources and was committed to funding the introduction of modern printing methods.

Question: In 1979, which corporation was struggling to run The Times?
Answer: Thomson Corporation

Question: What crisis in 1979 caused near ruin to The Times?
Answer: 1979 Energy Crisis

Question: What kind of demands were causing ruin to The Times in 1979?
Answer: union demands