Matchbox girls and new unionism Flashcards
1
Q
Why did they strike
A
poor conditions in factory
girls became ill
phossy jaw
poor wages - 20 pence a week for girls and 40 for women
fined for not working hard enough
2
Q
events
A
annie besant - journalist helped organise strike action
genral public largely agreed
3
Q
What did they want
A
better wages
no fines
4
Q
did it work
A
yes - fist succesful strike by unskilled workers
5
Q
impacts
A
short term - influnced dockers strike for better pay
