NEW UNIONISM

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period of new unionism

1888-1893

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New Unionism

a rebellion of unskilled workers founding their own unions for the first time (seamen, gas workers, dockers.)

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start of the mvmt

1888 with matchgirls’ strike organised by SDF member Annie Besant (severe health complications from working with white phosphorus)

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Union of Women Matchmakers

Formed in 1888 as a result of the strike, on its creation it was the largest union of women and girls in the country.

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Start of the spread of the mvmt

summer 1889: wave of collective organising among industrial workers inspired by matchgirls.

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Gas workers

Led by Will Thorn, just threat of a strike and obtained a concession: 8h-day.

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Dockers

August 1889: month-long strike in London (biggest port in the world paralysed), supported by Australian workers. Concession obtained: regularity of employment (recruited for half a day minimum).

Ben Tillett prominent leader of the strike: formed the Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Laborers’ Union in 1889, 30 000 members.