Unionism And Cooperation Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is a trade union?
A
A worker’s organisation which helps its members.
2
Q
Name 2 reasons why people join trade unions?
A
- wages
- rights
- pensions
- benefits
- solidarity
3
Q
What did employers make employees sign in the 1830’s and 1830’s to stop them joining a trade union?
A
The document
4
Q
What did the combination acts stop?
A
Setting up a trade union
5
Q
When were the combination acts passed?
A
1799/1800
6
Q
Which prime minister was in power when the Combination Acts were passed?
A
William Pitt
7
Q
What did the friendly societies act of 1793 demand of friendly societies? Give 2 points.
A
- register with JP
- rules
- constitution
- lodge documentation
- updates etc
8
Q
Which law was used against the Tollpuddle Martyrs?
A
Illegal oaths Act 1797
9
Q
What county is Tollpuddle in?
A
Dorset
10
Q
When did the Tollpuddle Martyrs case occur?
A
1834
