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What was one significant outcome of the Hock Lee Bus Riots for the workers?
What was one significant outcome of the Hock Lee Bus Riots for the workers?
Which group provided crucial support to the workers during the Hock Lee Bus Riots?
Which group provided crucial support to the workers during the Hock Lee Bus Riots?
What triggered the escalation of protests into riots on 12 May 1955?
What triggered the escalation of protests into riots on 12 May 1955?
What action did workers initially take to protest against the Hock Lee Bus Company?
What action did workers initially take to protest against the Hock Lee Bus Company?
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What was the response of David Marshall during the Hock Lee Bus Riots?
What was the response of David Marshall during the Hock Lee Bus Riots?
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What were some of the grievances of the workers at the Hock Lee Amalgamated Bus Company?
What were some of the grievances of the workers at the Hock Lee Amalgamated Bus Company?
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What was the immediate consequence of police intervention during the Hock Lee Bus Riots?
What was the immediate consequence of police intervention during the Hock Lee Bus Riots?
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How did the protests of 1955 impact the relationship between the government and the workers?
How did the protests of 1955 impact the relationship between the government and the workers?
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The riots took place between __ and ___ ___ 19__
The riots took place between __ and ___ ___ 19__
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after the first clash with police, __ were left injured
__ workers were fired from the Hock Lee Bus Company
after the first clash with police, __ were left injured __ workers were fired from the Hock Lee Bus Company
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after the riots, __ people were killed and __ were injured
after the riots, __ people were killed and __ were injured
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workers were part of the Hock Lee Amalgamated Bus Company and the SWU. What is the SWU?
workers were part of the Hock Lee Amalgamated Bus Company and the SWU. What is the SWU?
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Study Notes
Hock Lee Bus Riots - Background
- The Hock Lee Amalgamated Bus Company had two unions representing its workers: The Singapore Bus Workers' Union (SWU) and the Hock Lee Bus Employees' Union.
- Workers were frustrated with poor working conditions and perceived unfair treatment compared to employees in other unions.
Hock Lee Bus Riots - Escalation
- Workers organized a hunger strike and blocked buses from leaving the depot in protest.
- Police intervention led to clashes with workers, resulting in 15 injuries and 229 workers being fired.
- Chinese-medium school students showed support by providing food, money, and entertainment.
Hock Lee Bus Riots - Dispute
- David Marshall, a prominent figure at the time, attempted to resolve the dispute but failed.
Hock Lee Bus Riots - Turning Point
- On May 12, 1955, protests escalated into riots with the participation of workers from other unions.
Hock Lee Bus Riots - Aftermath
- Four people died and 31 were injured during the riots.
- Rioters viewed the riots as a success as the 229 fired workers were reinstated without loss of income.
- The government intervened, helping to negotiate agreements between workers and the company.
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Explore the Hock Lee Bus Riots, a significant event in Singapore's labor history. This quiz covers the background, escalation, dispute, turning point, and aftermath of the riots in 1955. Understand the workers' struggles and the impact on the labor movement.
