40 Hour Rent strike Flashcards by Naima Haque

Q

When was the 40 hour rent strike?

A

Jan 1919

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Q

Did the TUC support the strike?

A

No, it was only a local general strike

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Q

Where was the strike also taken up?

A

By unions in Belfast
Spread to London

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How did the govt react to the strike?

A

Tanks and troops were dispatched

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