Industrial Relations Flashcards
What did opinion polls in 1960 say about unions
60% of people had a favourable view of them
What did the seamen and dockers strikes off 1966 and 1967 represent
Old-style union bosses losing control
Who was employment Minister under Wilson
Barbara castle
What did Castle propose to deal with strikes
In place of strife
When was in place of strife put forward
January 1969
What did in place of strife include
28 day ‘cooling off period’ before a strike went ahead
Strike ballots could be imposed
Industrial relations court could prosecute anyone who broke these rules
Who supported in place of strife
The voters
MP’s such as Roy Jenkins
Who was against in place of strife
The unions
Left of the Labour Party
Who were ready to rebel against in place of strife
James Callaghan and 50 MP’s
