Impact of Migrant Woman's Strikes Flashcards
1
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Match Girls - Impact one
A
Achieved aims of better pay/working conditions in Bryant and May factory.
2
Q
Match Girls - Impact two
A
Shared their story around Britain with other workers, for example when they met at the Trade Union Congress.
3
Q
Match Girls - Impact three
A
Inspired other groups to go on strike, like the dockers.
4
Q
Match Girl - Impact four
A
Visited Australia and shared their story with other workers.
5
Q
Grunwick Strike - Impact one
A
Eventually, workers in Grunwick got a better deal (including pensions) – even though strikers did not achieve aims.
6
Q
Grunwick Strike - Impact two
A
Made the trade union movement more inclusive for women and migrants.
7
Q
Grunwick Strike - Impact three
A
Showed how minority groups could stand up to authorities.
