General Strike 1926 Flashcards
1
Q
June 1925
A
Mine owners demand wage cuts and longer hrs
2
Q
July 1925 (2)
A
- Miners call for support from railwaymen and dockers
- that if general strike
3
Q
31st July 1925
A
Gov offers to subsidise miners’ wages
4
Q
Sep 1925
A
Samuel Commission set up
5
Q
March 1926
A
Samuel Commission reports
6
Q
March/April 1926
A
Negotiations between unions and mine owners
7
Q
30th April 1926 (3)
A
- Mine owners final terms rejected by miners
- owners declare lock-out of miners
- majority of trade unions pledge support for miners
8
Q
1st May 1926
A
Government proclaims a state of emergency
9
Q
2nd May 1926 (2)
A
- Last minute talks between TUC and Baldwin’s Cabinet
- Unofficial strike by Daily Mail print workers
10
Q
3rd May 1926
A
General Strike starts
11
Q
12th May 1926
A
End of General Strike after TUC calls of support for miners
