industrial relations, 1974-76 Flashcards
when labour came into government, Wilson acted quickly. What did he want to demonstrate?
wanted to demonstrate that the Labour Party was better equipped than the Conservatives to work with the trade unions
in 1973, while in opposition, what did Wilson negotiate?
negotiated the social contract with the Trade Union Congress (TUC)
social contract
would involve voluntary pay restraint by the trade unions and in return the government would repeal Heath’s industrial Act and pay board
trade unions sent a clear message that?
the government was not looking for any confrontations
agreement was quickly reached with the National union of Miners (NUM) allowing Wilson to?
end the state of emergency and the three-day week
which two left-wingers(socialists) were put in charge of the departments of industry and of employment?
Tony Benn and Michael Foot
who was Wilson’s new chancellor?
Denis Healy
what does Denis Healy issue and when?
issued two budgets, first in March and then in July, both aiming to deal with the economic crisis without annoying the unions
Tony Benn places as
Minister of industry
Micheal foot placed as
minister of employment
