Political Developments: The Dagenham Strike Flashcards
(15 cards)
What was the position of women when Labour came in to power in 1964?
They still mostly ran the house and looked after their children
What happened in Dagenham? What year?
There was a strike in 1968
Why did the Dagenham women go on strike?
They wanted more equal pay to men
What percentage of men’s wages were women paid in Dagenham compared to other factories?
85% of men’s wages when other places got 92% of men’s wages
What company did the Dagenham striker women work for?
Ford
How long did the Strike last and how much did it cost Ford?
Lasted 3 weeks and cost Ford £8 Million
What was the problem with the wage increase the female Dagenham workers wanted?
It was a 7% increase, 2 times as much of the 3.5% increase allowed
What Act did the Dagenham Strike result in? What year was it passed?
Equal Pay Act 1970
What did the Equal Pay Act 1970 do?
Made it so that women were to be paid the same as men for a job they do
How many months before the 1970 election did Labour create the 1970 Equal Pay Act?
1 month before
What year would the 1970 Equal Pay Act come in to force?
1975
What act related to property did Labour create?
Matrimonial Property Act
What year was the Matrimonal Property Act passed?
1970
What did the 1970 Matrimonial Property Act say?
Work of a wife in employment would be taken into account in divorce settlements
What was a benefit in terms of the EEC for passing the 1970 Equal Pay Act?
It was more aligned with EEC policies
