The Miners Strike 1972 Flashcards
1
Q
When was the miners strike called?
A
-Jan 1972
-time harsh winter weather
2
Q
What happened during the strike?
A
-use of flying pickets led by Arthur Scargill stopped movement of coal across country
-by 9th Feb gov declared state of emergency as schools closed + 1.2m workers laid off
3
Q
What was set up during the strike?
A
-the Wilber force committee by employment sec Carr
-examined miners demands + announced 3 day week to save electricity
4
Q
What happened towards then end of the strike?
A
-Committee came down on side of miners
-NUM leader Gormley negotiated generous wage settlement
5
Q
Who was Arthur Scargill?
A
-leader of Yorkshire miners
-played big role in strikes 1972 + 1974
-1981 leader of NUM in unsuccessful strikes 1984 + 1985
