Unionism and Co-operation: New Model Unionism Flashcards

1
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Define New Model Unionism

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A more moderate approach to reform, larger unions, less violence and for skilled workers

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2
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Which Union is argued to have established New Model Unionism?

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The Amalgamated Society of Engineers, est. 1852

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3
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Why was the ASE successful?

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William Allan established a rigid administrative system including tax on members. By 1852 their funds were >£12,000
Also nationalised therefore had more support and funds

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In what years did the ASE fund the London Builders Strike? How much did they pay?

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1859-60, three separate installments of £1000

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5
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Which political party supported the ASE and why?

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The Liberals (whigs) in order to win votes from the members

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6
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By 1874 how many members did the Trade Union movement have?

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1 million

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7
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Who drove the idea of a Trades Union Congress in their newspaper the Beehive?

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George Potter

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8
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Which printer in Sheffield drove the concept of a TUC?

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William Dronfield

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9
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In what year was the London Trades Council formed?

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1860

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10
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How many affiliates did the London Trades Council have by 1866?

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100,000

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11
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Labour Parliament ideas were rejected by the London Trades Council but were picked up where?

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In Sheffield. A meeting was held in 1866 with 158 delegates. Produced UK Alliance of Organised Trades.

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12
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Why did the UK Alliance of Organised Trades fail?

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Financial Issues

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13
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Nicholson invited general trades congress to discuss union issues in 1868- how many attended?

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34 delegates representing 118,000 members

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14
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When were the Bradford Boilmakers’ funds stolen and what was the significance of the court case?

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1867- Because previously it was assumed Unions registered under the Friendly Society act 1855 had protected funds, but they didn’t- meant they needed support from elsewhere

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15
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In what year was the Trades Union Congress est.?

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1868

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16
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At the second annual TUC what did A.W. Wilton propose?

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A more political role for the TUC, now that the 1867 reform act meant that working men had a political influence

17
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The TUC gave support to what organisation to replace the Reform League, and attempt to send working men to Parliament?

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The Labour Representation League

18
Q

Government responded positively to NMU, passing the Molestation Act in what year, doing what?

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1859, giving men protesting peacefully more rights than violent protestors

19
Q

In 1867 what act was amended as a result of the Glasgow Trades Council’s campaign?

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The Master and Servant Act

20
Q

The TUC made significant grassroots efforts in what year to get working classes to vote for radical MPs?

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1865

21
Q

In what year was there a Royal Commission into Trade Unions (which meant they had legal recognition)?

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1867