Trade Councils Flashcards
1
Q
What was different compared to the TUC?
A
Broader forum for union activity on a more regional scale
2
Q
Who were these councils led by?
A
ASE and ASCJ governing body
3
Q
How many were affiliated by 1866?
A
100,000 in London
4
Q
Who did the TC’s represent?
A
Both skilled and unskilled labourers, similar to GN but GN were ST and couldn’t handle exponential growth.
5
Q
Example of TC’s in action.
A
TC’s in Salford and Manchester came together after 1866 meeting (failure), wanted to bind unions in new meeting - 34 delegates representing 118,000 people.
6
Q
What did the 1866 meetings lead to?
A
Formation of TUC - LT success.
