Booklet 4 - Trade Unions Flashcards

1
Q

When was the Grand National formed?

A

1834

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2
Q

How many members did it have?

A

1 million

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3
Q

How many members of the Grand National paid fees?

A

16,000

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4
Q

What was the name of the first NMU formed 1851?

A

The amalgamated Society of Engineers (ASE)

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5
Q

How long did builders stay on strike for as a result of 3 £1000 donations

A

6 months

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6
Q

How much profits did New Lanark make annually?

A

£300,000

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7
Q

Friendly societies provided insurance for what fraction of the population?

A

1/3

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8
Q

Membership of friendly societies outnumbered that of trade unions by how much?

A

4 to 1

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9
Q

The ASE has how many members by 1852?

A

12,000

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10
Q

The success of the NMU structure led to the formation of which me Union?

A

Amalgamated society of carpenters and joiners

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11
Q

How many people were involved in the trade union movement by the end of 1874?

A

1 million

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12
Q

What were the limitations of NMU?

A

Unskilled couldn’t afford fees
Focused on a sole trade
Still many smaller unions

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13
Q

When was the TUC created?

A

1868

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14
Q

How many people did Robert Owen employ?

A

1500-2000

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15
Q

How many co operative shops were there in 1863?

A

332

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