General Strike Dates Flashcards
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July 1925
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Miners appeal to TUC for support
Threat of strike
Government offer wage subsidy (red Friday)
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June 1925
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Owners demand wage cuts and longer hours
2
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September 1925
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Commission set up under Herbert Samuel
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Q
March 1926
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Samuel report
Negotiations between miners and owners start
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April 1926
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Owners final terms rejected
Owners declare lockout
Majority of unions support miners
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May 1926
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Govern announces state of emergency Daily mail strike Strike starts 3rd Samuel report accepted by TUC Strike finishes when TUC withdraw 12th
