Trade Unions until end of WW1

Give two ways that the New Unions of the 1880s/90s were different from earlier unions.

Unskilled and semi-skilled workers; less exclusive with lower fees; more militant

Give two causes of the 1911-14 Great Labour Unrest.

Syndicalist ideas; economic downturn; disappointment with Labour Party

Give one example of a significant strike in 1911-14.

First national rail strike 1911; National Coal Strike; National dock strikes; Dublin Lockout

Which three unions made up the Triple Alliance?

Miners Federation of Great Britain; National Union of Railwaymen; National Transport Workers Federation

What year was the Triple Alliance formed?

1914

Give two individuals key to forming the Triple Alliance.

Ernest Bevin and James Thomas

How many members did trade unions have before and after WW1?

4 to 6 million

Give three reasons WW1 created more opportunity for trade unions.

Greater bargaining power; TUC cooperation with government; union voice in government; organisation like CWC; nationalisation

Give one example of a successful WW1 strike.

Glasgow Rent Strikes 1915 Rent Restriction Act; Fairfield Yard strikes 1915; South Wales mines pay rise

Give three things the Munitions of War Act did.

Regulated wages and hours; banned strikes and lockouts; required leaving certificates

Give two ways WW1 caused hardships for workers.

Dilution; overcrowding; inflation; DORA restrictions

When and why was the Clyde Workers Committee formed?

October 1915 to oppose Munitions Act and negotiate

Give two leaders of Red Clydeside.

Willie Gallacher; Manny Shinwell; James Maxton; John Maclean

How many joined the Glasgow Rent Strike and what were they called?

25000 Mrs Barbour’s Army

What ensured success of the Glasgow Rent Strike?

Threat of general strike; shipbuilder support

What did the government pass after the rent strikes?

Rent Restriction Act