jul 12, 1799 - Combination Act 1799
Description:
This act was put in place to prevent British workers from forming trade unions and collective bargaining. Those who broke this would be charged with a misdemeanor. Labor organizations were drawn underground. in 1825, the Combinations of Workmen Act 1825 was passed that allowed trade unions, but limited what they could do.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 12, 1799
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~ 227 years ago