The Unemployed Flashcards
1
Q
Unemployed
What act am i talking about?
A
1908 Labour Exchange Act
2
Q
Unemployed
What did this act introduce?
A
- “Labour Exchanges” these were similar to job centres in that they provided a place where the unemployed could find out what jobs.
- Inculded cloathing repair, washing, refreshment facillities.
3
Q
Unemployed
Overall was this act sucessfull?
A
Yes It gave people a last option to thoes who could not find work elsewhere, and gave cleaning to people.
4
Q
Unemployed
Negative about this Act
A
Workers were not required to register, nor were employers compelled to notify when jobs Available.
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