Why did industrial relations decline during the 1970s?

Learning objective – to be able to explain the reasons for decline in industrial relations during the 1970s. I can describe some of the key reasons why industrial relations declined in the 1970s. Grade D I can explain the key reasons why industrial relations declined in the 1970s. Grade B I can explain and make links between the key reasons why industrial relations declined in the 1970s. Grade A

Industrial Relations Act - 1971 The Winter of Discontent – 1978-9 Starter – explain the importance of these four events on industrial relations during the 1970s? In Place of Strife - 1969 Industrial Relations Act - 1971 The Three Day Week - 1973 The Winter of Discontent – 1978-9

Task This visual hexagon activity helps you make links between the different areas of the decline in industrial relations during the 1970s. In pairs, make links between each hexagon and write two sentences for each link explaining them fully.

Growing union militancy Rising inflation and falling wages Plenary – explain the impact of these four developments on industrial relations during the 1970s? Wildcat strikes Flying pickets Growing union militancy Rising inflation and falling wages