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What was a significant consequence of wildcat strikes for the Labour Party in the 1960s?
What was a significant consequence of wildcat strikes for the Labour Party in the 1960s?
- Strengthened the Labour Party's political power.
- Increased support from union members.
- Perception of union alignment led to potential voter backlash. (correct)
- Enhanced solidarity with the TUC.
What percentage of strike action throughout the 1960s was unofficial?
What percentage of strike action throughout the 1960s was unofficial?
- 70%
- 90% (correct)
- 80%
- 100%
In what year did the number of workdays lost to strikes peak during the 1960s?
In what year did the number of workdays lost to strikes peak during the 1960s?
- 1969
- 1968 (correct)
- 1966
- 1965
What role did shop stewards play in the public perception of strikes in the 1960s?
What role did shop stewards play in the public perception of strikes in the 1960s?
What was the average number of workdays lost to strikes each year throughout the 1960s before the spike in 1968?
What was the average number of workdays lost to strikes each year throughout the 1960s before the spike in 1968?
Flashcards
Wildcat Strikes
Wildcat Strikes
Unsanctioned strikes, not authorized by unions or the TUC, happened increasingly throughout the 1960s.
1960s Strike Trend
1960s Strike Trend
Wildcat strikes increased, impacting the Labour Party's image and causing public concern.
TUC Struggle
TUC Struggle
The TUC faced difficulty controlling its members due to widespread unofficial strike actions.
1968 Strike Surge
1968 Strike Surge
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Political Impact
Political Impact
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Study Notes
Wildcat Strikes in the 1960s
- Wildcat strikes, unsanctioned by unions (TUC), increased steadily throughout the 1960s.
- Wilson (likely a political figure) was hesitant to intervene.
- Shop stewards were depicted as power-hungry figures, gaining public acceptance.
- Union actions were linked to the wider labour movement.
- This was a significant political problem for the Labour party, who were perceived as sympathetic to the unions due to shared history.
- The potential for voter backlash was clear to Wilson.
- 90% of strike action was unofficial, making controlling members difficult for the TUC leadership.
- An average of 3 million lost workdays due to strikes each year in the 1960s.
- In 1968, lost workdays surged to 4.7 million, labelled "the year of the strike" by The Times.
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Explore the surge of wildcat strikes during the 1960s, unsanctioned by unions, and their impact on the Labour party and the broader labour movement. Delve into the political ramifications faced by Wilson and the challenges of TUC leadership amidst rising unofficial strike actions.
