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Liberal Reforms and Poverty Alleviation Due to Unemployment (1908-1914)

This assessment explores the Liberal reforms addressing poverty caused by unemployment in early 20th century Britain. With an unemployment rate of 7.2% in 1908, approximately 800,000 individuals lived in poverty due to temporary jobs. The Liberals established Labour Exchanges to connect employers and job seekers, but many employers did not participate, and most skilled workers were favored. In 1911, the introduction of the National Insurance Act provided limited support to certain trades, reinforcing the need for reform. Despite mixed results, significant progress was noted by 1914.

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Liberal Reforms and Poverty Alleviation Due to Unemployment (1908-1914)

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  1. Liberal Reforms: Assessment 2. Poverty caused by Unemployment

  2. The Problem • In 1908, 7.2% of workforce was unemployed = 800,000 people living in poverty. • Many industries could not offer permanent work. • How were they helped? Poor Law.

  3. What did the Liberals do? Labour Exchanges (like job centres) • Employers could advertise jobs • Unemployed could go to one place to find work •  • Many employers didn’t register. • Skilled workers were favoured. • 3/4 of those registered did not find employment. •  • By 1914, 400 Labour exchanges set up. • By 1914, over 4000 jobs found daily.

  4. What did the Liberals do? National Insurance (PART 2) 1911 Unemployment fund. Paid into by employee, employer & govt. Paid unemployed (from certain trades) 35p per week for 15 weeks. •  • 35p agreed by Booth & Rowntree as enough to remain out of poverty. • Covered 2 million workers for up to 15 weeks per year. •  • Only covered those who worked in 7 trades. • Could only be claimed for up to 15 weeks – could quickly fall below poverty line.

  5. Recap: How did the Libs deal with poverty caused by unemployment?  

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