What legislation did Barbara Castle fiercely advocate for?
In Place of Strife
Peace in our Time
Civil Rights Act
The Schengen Agreement
Answer
The In Place of Strife policy, passionately championed by Barbara Castle, sought to modernize industrial relations in the UK. Introduced in 1969, the legislation aimed to curb the excessive power of trade unions, promote peaceful resolution of disputes through collective bargaining, and establish independent arbitration mechanisms to ensure fairness for both workers and employers.
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