The ‘new’ trade unions (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which decade did 'new' trade unions emerge to represent unskilled workers?
In which decade did 'new' trade unions emerge to represent unskilled workers?
1880s
What type of workers did 'new' trade unions primarily represent?
What type of workers did 'new' trade unions primarily represent?
Unskilled and semi-skilled workers
When was the secret ballot introduced, protecting workers from employer retaliation?
When was the secret ballot introduced, protecting workers from employer retaliation?
1872
How much did match girls at Bryant and May earn for a 4-hour working week?
How much did match girls at Bryant and May earn for a 4-hour working week?
5 shillings
Which dangerous substance used in match production caused workers' jaw bones to rot?
Which dangerous substance used in match production caused workers' jaw bones to rot?
White phosphorus
Who published an article exposing the match girls' working conditions in 1888?
Who published an article exposing the match girls' working conditions in 1888?
Annie Besant
How long did the match girls' strike last before employers met their demands?
How long did the match girls' strike last before employers met their demands?
Five weeks
On what date did the London dockers begin their strike in 1889?
On what date did the London dockers begin their strike in 1889?
14 August
What hourly wage did the dockers demand during their 1889 strike?
What hourly wage did the dockers demand during their 1889 strike?
6 pence
How many workers were on strike across London by 27 August 1889?
How many workers were on strike across London by 27 August 1889?
130,000
Which country's trade unions sent £30,000 to support the striking dockers?
Which country's trade unions sent £30,000 to support the striking dockers?
Australian
In which year was picketing (standing outside workplaces during strikes) made illegal?
In which year was picketing (standing outside workplaces during strikes) made illegal?
1896
What did the 1901 Taff Vale judgement rule about trade unions?
What did the 1901 Taff Vale judgement rule about trade unions?
Unions must pay compensation for strikes