Question factors Flashcards
1
Q
How far do you agree that the TUC owed more to the NMUs than the early trade societies
A
- NMUs (radical changes from early societies)
- Early trade societies (failures shaped NMU)
- Trade councils (longest standing predecessor)
2
Q
How far do you agree that trade unionism in the years 1785-1834 was a failure?
A
- Striking attempts (undermined)
- organisation (lack of funding, only skilled)
- government relationship (document, combination acts etc)
3
Q
How much influence had working men and women achieved by 1870?
A
- NMUs
- Co-operatives
- Friendly societies
4
Q
How far do you agree that Robert Owen at new lanark was the main reason for the growth of co ops 1815-65
A
Owen(better for ensuring success than instigating growth)
- communalism and success of co ops
- external successes eg Tsar, charity, profits
Not Owen
- Rochdale pioneers from 1844
- William king 1829
5
Q
How far do you agree that new model unions were more effectively organised than early trade societies
A
- internal organisation
- striking attempts
- relationship with government
6
Q
How far was the shift to factory production the main reason for the growth of trade unions 1875-1834?
A
- shift to factory production (main reason)
- government hostility/lack of representation
- concern for worker welfare
- economic/ external problems
7
Q
How accurate is it to say in the years 1830-1870 trade unions had no significant impact on Britain?
A
- NMUs (turning point of govt relationship)
- trade councils (achievement of universal unions)
- TUC (political impact)
