Trade unionism and the chartists Flashcards
Why did people choose to support trade unions over the chartists?
People believed that they would be putting themselves in risk of dismissal if they joined the chartists and this would be detrimental to their careers.
How did people use strike action to support the chartists and the trade unions?
Strikes in August were used as a means of obtaining both wage increases and the People’s Charter.
What was the opposing view?
Most workers only went on strike for better wages, not over the ‘political question’.
What did the trade unionists believe was of primary importance?
Workers rights, which was disagreed upon with the chartists, who believed it was political rights.
When did the chartists lose all support from trade unions?
After the failure of the second petition.
