Economic Developments: Short and Long-Term Impacts of the 1980 Steel Strike Flashcards
1
Q
Why were Steel Trade Unions impacted in the long term?
A
They had favoured striking over individual employees defending their own interests
2
Q
What was the positive short term impact for the Steel Strike?
A
It strengthened the Steel Industry Trade Unions
3
Q
When did the Steel workers strike? (To the Month)
A
April 1980
4
Q
Why was the Steel Strike a limitation to Keith Joseph’s loan?
A
It meant that by this time, the money had not been used efficiently
5
Q
What was the purpose of the 1980 Steel Strike?
A
Job losses
