I‑ World War II and After
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Arbitration system during World War II
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Replaced with a new arbitration system
1951‑59, but one the unions didn't mind
since there were no prohibitions on striking
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Wages Councils Act of 1959
Arbitration system during World War II
1940‑1951
Unions and management agreed so not much enforcement necessary
Not much enforcement after war
1st post‑war prosecution in 1950 & the 2nd led to the demise of system
Wages Councils Act of 1959
Bipartite councils set minimum wages where bargaining didn’t exist
Only minimum wage system Britain had
Thatcher Conservative Government abolished these