Growing Power of Trade Union Movement (Grade 12 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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Which year marked a crucial turning point when black workers began to rediscover their power?
Which year marked a crucial turning point when black workers began to rediscover their power?
1973
How many black workers participated in the 1973 Durban strikes?
How many black workers participated in the 1973 Durban strikes?
Over 60,000 workers
What were the causes of the 1973 Durban strikes?
What were the causes of the 1973 Durban strikes?
Low wages, rising costs & racist treatment
What restriction did the government place on registered black trade unions?
What restriction did the government place on registered black trade unions?
Focus on workplace not political issues
By which year had trade unions fundamentally shifted to political engagement?
By which year had trade unions fundamentally shifted to political engagement?
1984
When was COSATU (Congress of South African Trade Unions) formed?
When was COSATU (Congress of South African Trade Unions) formed?
1985
Which organisation did COSATU formally affiliate itself with?
Which organisation did COSATU formally affiliate itself with?
United Democratic Front (UDF)
How many workers participated in the May 1986 strike for three days?
How many workers participated in the May 1986 strike for three days?
1.5 million workers
When was the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) re-established?
When was the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) re-established?
1982
Who were the COSATU President and Secretary-General detained under the state of emergency?
Who were the COSATU President and Secretary-General detained under the state of emergency?
Barayi & Naidoo