STRIKE!

The video discusses the British seamen's strike, focusing on their union's efforts to reduce the working week to 40 hours and improve pay and conditions. The Prime Minister urged against the strike, citing national harm, while accusing ship owners of breaking agreements. The strike's impact was immediate, with rising prices and economic bottlenecks. A historical comparison to the 1911 strike is made, questioning if the current strike will resolve quickly or prolong, affecting national sympathy for the seamen's demands.

What was the primary goal of the British seamen's union in their strike?

• To reduce the working week to 40 hours

• To increase the number of working hours per week

• To increase the working week to 60 hours

• To eliminate all working hours

What did the Prime Minister urge the union leaders to do regarding the strike?

• To increase their demands

• To abandon the strike

• To negotiate with ship owners

• To continue the strike

What were the ship owners accused of during the strike?

• Breaking the spirit of the existing agreement

• Supporting the union's demands

• Reducing the working week

• Increasing wages

What immediate effect did the strike have on the market?

• Stability in fruit and vegetable prices

• No effect on fruit and vegetable prices

• Increase in fruit and vegetable prices

• Decrease in fruit and vegetable prices

How long did the 1911 seamen strike last before it started to resolve?

• 15 days

• 20 days

• 10 days

• 5 days