Labour Movements And Trade Unions

Question 1

Why were trade unions important in the 19th and 20th centuries?

Answer 1

Fought for workers rights, better pay, conditions
Helped build political power for Labour Party
Gained legal recognition in 1871

Question 2

What was ‘New Unionism’ in the 1880’s-90’s

Answer 2

Organised unskilled workers
Broader, more militant approach
Led to strikes like the 1889 Dock Strike

Question 3

How did the Labour Party emerge?

Answer 3

Formed in 1900 from trade unions and socialist groups
Grew due to working-class discontent and lack of representation

Question 4

What role did Labour play post-war WW2?

Answer 4

Won landslide in 1945
Implemented NHS, nationalisation, welfare reforms; created post war consensus