Trade Unions and the General Strike

In which year was the Workmen’s Act repealed in England?

• 1943

• 1886

• 1958

• 1920

When was the Workmen’s Act passed in The Bahamas?

• 1886

• 1920

• 1943

• 1958

What was the main purpose of trade unions?

• To enforce government policies

• To negotiate better conditions for workers

• To increase taxes on employers

• To promote tourism

Which of the following positions is part of a trade union’s governing body?

• Prime Minister

• Secretary General

• Governor

• Ambassador

Which act was passed in 1946 to settle disputes between management and labor?

• Workmen’s Act

• Labor Board Act

• Conciliation Act

• Trade Union Industrial Act

Which of the following unions emerged in the 1950s in The Bahamas?

• Steelworkers Union

• Taxi Cab Union

• Teachers Association of England

• Carpenters Union

Who formed the Bahamas Federation of Labor in 1957?

• Sir Raynor Arthur

• Randol Fawkes

• Worchester Regiment

• Bay Street Boys

The 1958 General Strike began because of a dispute over:

• Hotel wages

• Airline passenger transportation

• Working hours in factories

• Voting rights

How long did the 1958 General Strike last?

• 10 days

• 19 days

• 25 days

• 30 days

What was the direct impact of the 1958 strike on tourism?

• Increased tourist numbers

• Decline in tourist totals for the first time since 1945

• Complete shutdown of the tourism industry for a year

• Expansion of new airports