Trade union reform (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What concern about trade unions led the government to consider major changes in the 1980s?
What concern about trade unions led the government to consider major changes in the 1980s?
They had gained too much influence
What made the 1960s a 'golden era' for British workers and their unions?
What made the 1960s a 'golden era' for British workers and their unions?
Strong economy and high employment
What did major strikes by coal miners in 1972-1974 contribute to?
What did major strikes by coal miners in 1972-1974 contribute to?
Bringing down Edward Heath's government
Which workers went on strike during the Winter of Discontent (1978-1979)?
Which workers went on strike during the Winter of Discontent (1978-1979)?
Refuse collectors and gravediggers
Which union did Margaret Thatcher identify as needing to be challenged first in 1979?
Which union did Margaret Thatcher identify as needing to be challenged first in 1979?
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)
How did Thatcher's government prepare for confrontation with the miners?
How did Thatcher's government prepare for confrontation with the miners?
Stockpiled coal and converted power stations
What was Arthur Scargill's critical mistake when calling the 1984 miners' strike?
What was Arthur Scargill's critical mistake when calling the 1984 miners' strike?
He called it without holding a proper ballot
What was the outcome of the 1984 miners' strike?
What was the outcome of the 1984 miners' strike?
Miners were forced to return to work
What did the 1984 Trade Union Act make harder for unions to do?
What did the 1984 Trade Union Act make harder for unions to do?
Organize strikes quickly
What was the result of the 1986 Wapping dispute?
What was the result of the 1986 Wapping dispute?
Print unions were significantly weakened
What did the 1990 Employment Act ban?
What did the 1990 Employment Act ban?
Sympathetic strikes
What was the long-term consequence of union reforms for trade union power?
What was the long-term consequence of union reforms for trade union power?
Unions never regained 1970s influence