(1) Nazi Economic Policy : Unions And Unemployment Flashcards
What were the unions replaced with
The a
German Labour front (DAF)
Who was the DAF led by
Dr.Robertleg
How long did it take for all workers to be in the DAF
2 years until all 20 million workers were members
What ensured better working conditions
SDA - The Beauty Of Labour
What was the DAF MEANT to do
It was meant to represent workers
What were the pros and cons of the DAF
Pros - *wages improved
*prices and rents controlled by the state
Cons - *they sided with employers
* inability to move jobs
* longer hours
What scheme was set up to deal with the workers free time
The KDF - strength through joy
Peahen was the KDF set up
November 1933
What did the KDF do
It provided - *cheap holidays
* sports events/venues
* savings sachem for Volkswagen car
How did Hitler reduce unemployment
1-scale of work schemes increased with the RAD
2-women and Jews jobs given to men and they were not counted as unemployed
3-introduction of conscription in 1935 increased army by 100,000 in 1933 to 1.4 million in 1939
4-1000s of jobs created through autarky (synthetic material) and armament (steel and coal)
What was the RAD
The National Labour Service (RAD) was unpaid work that became a 6 month compulsory service for men aged 18-25 by 1935
When were the trade unions outlawed and industrial action declared illegal
May 1933
