10. Successes of Trade Unions Flashcards

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

Name some hostile policies which harmed these unions

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

1799-1800 Combination Acts
1823 Master and Servant Act

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

Which group made national headlines with a strikes

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

Bradford Combers and Weavers Union

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

What did a London Newspaper say about the Bradford Combers and Weavers Union

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

“The People of Bradford…are champions of common interest”

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

What was the outcome of Bradford strikes?

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

Failed after 23 weeks even after receiving £15,000 from supporters

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

Name some cooperatives and the years they were set up - how many set up by 1830?

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Early Unions (18th and 19th Century)

London 1832
Birmingham 1833
Failed strikes in 1825
By 1830 over 300 set up

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New Model Unions

What characterised the New Model unions formed by skilled workers?

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  • The New Model unions used conservative methods instead of militancy and focused on larger unions.
  • They were well organised, with Executive councils and general secretaries.
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New Model Unions

How did the New Model unions secure funding for their activities?

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  • Members of the New Model unions were well-paid and could afford union fees.
  • In 1852, the ASE (Amalgamated Society of Engineers) had an annual income of £12,000.
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New Model Unions

How did the ASE support builders in London during a strike for a 9-hour working day?

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  • The ASE backed the builders’ strike and provided financial support.
  • With three £1000 donations from the ASE, the builders were able to hold out for 6 months.
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New Model Unions

What was the outcome of the builder’s strike supported by the ASE?

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  • As a result of the strike, an agreement was reached with their employer, Trollope.
  • The success of the builder’s strike led to the formation of the ASCJ (Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners).
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New Model Unions

How did the ASE establish positive relations with the Whig party?

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  • The ASE formed positive relations with the Whig party, which showed support from Members of Parliament sympathetic to the union’s wishes.
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New Model Unions

What were the achievements of the New Model unions, particularly the ASE?

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  • In the long term The New Model unions, achieved a 9-hour working day.
  • These achievements demonstrated that their interests were not rooted in violence and that they took a moderate approach to promote working-class interests.
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The Grand National

When was the Grand National union formed and what distinguished it?

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The Grand National union was formed in 1834 and was the first national union with over 1 million members.

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The Grand National

What was the significance of “the Document” used by employers?

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“The Document” was a requirement for workers to sign, stating that they were not a union member and would not join one.

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The Grand National

What was the focus of the Grand National union and how did it impact their unity?

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  • The Grand National union focused on trade-specific interests rather than broader workers’ rights.
  • Despite giving the impression of being one union, they remained independent and focused on their own trade interests.
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The Grand National

What happened to the mill workers in Derby in 1834 and how did the Grand National union respond?

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  • In 1834, 1500 mill workers in Derby were locked out of work for failing to leave their union.
  • The lockout lasted for 4 months without pay, but the workers had to return to work because the Grand National union did not provide sufficient support.
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The Grand National

What led to the collapse of the Grand National union in 1835?

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By 1835, only 16,000 members of the Grand National union paid fees, leading to its collapse.

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TUC

Who were the founders of the TUC (Trades Union Congress)?

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The TUC was founded by George Potter and William Dronfield.

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TUC

What was the main focus of the TUC?

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The TUC focused on workers’ rights and promoting collaboration between national and local working groups.

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TUC

How would you describe the scope of the TUC?

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The TUC was a universal trade union operating on a national scale.

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TUC

How many members did the TUC have by the end of 1874?

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By the end of 1874, the TUC had over 1 million members from various trade unions.

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TUC

What was the significance of the formation of the London Trades Council in 1860?

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The London Trades Council was formed in 1860 and aimed to represent the people of London.

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TUC

What led to the formation of the TUC in June 1868?

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  • The Sheffield Meeting, formed by William Dronfield, failed in 1867 due to financial issues and the treasurer’s involvement in the Sheffield Outrage.
  • In June 1868, a meeting took place with 34 delegates representing 118,000 trade union members, resulting in the formation of the TUC.
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TUC

What challenges did the TUC face regarding the protection of union funds?

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Following the Friendly Societies Act of 1867, union funds were not protected.

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TUC

What legislative support did the TUC receive?

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The TUC supported the 2nd Reform Act and the new Labour Representation Act, which sent working men to Parliament.

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TUC

What proposal was made by A.W Walton in August 1869?

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A.W Walton proposed the establishment of a cooperative building society.

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What are the four areas for this plan?

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  1. Early Unions
  2. Grand National
  3. New Model Unions
  4. TUC