19th Century Reform Events

The Combination Act

Jan 30, 1799

prohibited trade unions and collective bargaining by workers.

The Factory Act

Jan 30, 1802

limited work hours to 12 per day, no night work allowed.

The Slave Act

Jan 30, 1807

abolished slave trade in
British Empire

The First Factory Act

Jan 30, 1819

banned children under 9 from working in factories, and limited work hours to 72 hours for those aged 9 to 17.

Trade Unions Legalised

Jan 30, 1824

Combination Acts repealed.

Companies Act

Jan 30, 1862

provided stimulus to accumulation of capital in shares

Women's Trade League Union

Jan 30, 1874

Education Act

Jan 30, 1902

provided for secondary education

National Insurance Act

Jan 30, 1911

provided for sick workers