Further Problems and Growth of the TUC. Flashcards
What was arguably the most important reason for the General Strike?
Underlying problems in the coal industry.
What did the industry need to do?
Modernise.
What would have helped coal mines become modernised? And why weren’t they?
Nationalisation, and because LG gave the coal mines back to their owners in 1`920 following the Sankey Commission.
The return to the Gold Standard was in ……?
1925.
When did the mine owners declare they were going to cut wages and increase working hours?
June, 1925.
How many people strong was the TUC?
8 million members, which was about 48% of the workforce compared to 20% before the war.
In 1921, how many working days were lost due to strike action?
85 million.
What occurred in January, 1919?
Red Clydeside.
During Red Clydeside, how many troops and tanks went onto the streets of Glasgow.
12,000 Troops and 6 Tanks.
What were the troops and tanks during Red Clydeside (Jan 1919) trying to break up?
Riots, caused by heavy handed police response to a strike.
What were many of these strikes influenced by?
Syndicalism.
Were they organised by the TUC?
No.
Who led the TGWU?
Ernst Bevin.
When was the Trades Unions Congress reformed?
1920.
