20th century trade unionism Flashcards
1
Q
What did mine owners want to cut workers pay by in 1926?
A
13%
2
Q
How many workers were on strike at the peak of the 1926 general strike?
A
7 million
3
Q
Which organisation ordered the strikers to go back to work?
A
TUC
4
Q
Which act band, sympathy, striking and maths picketing?
A
1927 Trade Disputes Act
5
Q
How many people left the union after 1927?
A
500,000
6
Q
The NUM grew in power in the 1960s and 70s, ultimately bringing down the Conservative government under?
A
Edward Heath
7
Q
Who led the NUM in 1984?
A
Arthur Scargill
8
Q
The richest five families in Britain have more combined wealth than what bottom percentage of the population?
A
20%
