8. The post war period Flashcards
1
Q
in the period after ww2
A
more women entered workforce
some joined unions and became directly involved with union activity and action
2
Q
why did number of women in unions increase in the 1970s
A
full time working women saw unions as a means of achieving childcare / paid maternity leave
3
Q
later 70s and onwards
why were women who entered high-tech industries less intrested in joining unions
A
already had the benefit of welfare schemes
