Summary 8 - Nazi policies towards workers

Question 1

Why did industrial workers present the Nazis with a challenge?

Answer 1

• The Nazis needed to ensure that industrial workers embraced Nazism and worked for national unity
• Many industrial workers were not Nazi supporters

Question 2

When were trade unions banned?

Answer 2

Trade unions were banned in May 1933.

Question 3

What did the Nazis replace trade unions with?

Answer 3

To some extent, trade unions were replaced by the DAF - German Labour Front.