Political Developments: Additional Strikes and their Impact Flashcards
What was a massive problem with the Industrial Relations Court?
Only worked if Unions signed to the government register
What did most trade unions do with the government register?
They did not sign up to it
What did the TUC advise employers not to do?
Sign to the government register
What is an example of an IRC case which was heavily opposed by Trade Unions?
When 5 shop stewards were arrested
What union were the 5 shop stewards under and how much did the IRC fine the union?
Under TGWU, they were fined for £5000
How did the dock workers respond to what the IRC had ruled in the case for the shop-stewards?
They threatened to strike
What was the public’s opinion on the case with the 5 shop stewards?
They supported the unions
Name 3 other unions that went on strike after the 1972 miner strike success
Civil Servants, Firefighters, Ambulance Drivers
How many working days were lost to strikes in 1972?
24 million
How did the continuous strikes make Heath’s government look?
Made it look weak
How effective had the 1971 Industrial Relations Act been?
It was practically pointless
What did the 1972 Industrial Relations Act do?
Brought the government and TUC together to agree on wages and prices
What happened to the 1972 Industrial Relations Act by late 1972? What month did this happen?
TUC and Unions broke off negotiations in November 1972
What prices and incomes policy did Heath and Barber introduce in 1973?
3 stage prices and incomes policy
What was the first stage of the 1973 Prices and Incomes policy?
A 6 month long pay freeze
