Unions And Labour Flashcards
1
Q
How did war impact workers
A
Created a huge demand for workers, give TUs extra bargaining power
2
Q
How did the 1921 miners strike begin
A
Gov refused to nationalise the coal industry, leaving miners feeling betrayed.
3
Q
What did mine owners do
A
Increased working hours and cut wages, this was due to high levels of unemployment meaning workers had no where else to go
4
Q
When did the strike begin and what happens
A
1st April 1921- Miners strike, belief that it could escalate into a general strike as railway and transport workers supported the miners
5
Q
What did DLG do
A
Split the ‘triple alliance’ forcing transport and railway workers to back down, miners strikes along and forced to accept wages 20% lower then 1914
