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