How Franco gained + retained support - Franco's Unions (white textbook)

Question 1

What did Franco outlaw?

Answer 1

outlawed CNT & UGT trade unions

Question 2

What was Franco’s replacement for the CNT & UGT?

Answer 2

1940: gov run OSE (Spanish Syndical Organisation) was founded

Question 3

What was the OSE?

Answer 3

single, gov-controlled organisation so TU not abolished

Question 4

Why was the OSE created?

Answer 4

to decrease TU + union rights opposition - as replacement of state-backed orgs for working ppl made them redundant

Question 5

What did Franco’s Unions guarantee + outlaw + provide?

Answer 5

guaranteed basic rights
- minimum wage BUT in favour of businesses
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outlawed strikes & decreased workers’ power
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provided illusion of national unity & workers’ rights