Trade Unions Flashcards
1
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by 1919, unions had a membership of over _m compared to _ million in 1914
A
- by 1919, unions had a membership of over 8m compared to 4.2 million in 1914
2
Q
why was nationalisation of industries like coal + railways positive
A
- nationalisation brought unions into direct contact with the Gov, thus removing the business owners + allowing for direct negotiations
3
Q
who was Ernest Bevin
A
- founder + leader of the Transport and General Workers’ Union (TGWU) in 1922
4
Q
who was James Thomas
A
- helped form the National Union of Railwaymen (NUR) in 1913
- was also a Labour MP from 1910-36
5
Q
who were Manny Shinwell + James Maxton
A
- members of the Independent Labour Party
- were key figures in Clydeside
6
Q
the Munitions of War Act 19_ …
A
- the Munitions of War Act 1915 placed new constraints on workers’ freedom - e.g. Gov had power to change wages, hours and conditions
7
Q
what strengthened TUs voice in Gov
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- Labour’s involvement in Asquith’s 1915 coalition, as Labour is more likely to listen to TUs
8
Q
when was the Triple Alliance formed + who was included within it
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- 1914, aimed to increase Union influence
- consisted of miners, railwaymen, transport workers
9
Q
when was Black Friday + its significance
A
- 1921
- it destroyed the triple alliance - showed they weren’t a united front
10
Q
when was the General Strike
A
- 1926
11
Q
how was Red Friday a success
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- their threat of a general strike scared the Gov into adhering to their demands (not cutting their wages)
