common throughout the world in those days. er than the blacks were kept out tion-keeping many kind arious kinds of efore had a lot of ame attitude to black om being trained or black families? tarted said mount of ry 2.13 Forms of Labour Resistance In 1918, the first black trade union in South Africa was set up. It was called the Industrial Workers of Africa (IWA). It was more of a workers' organisation and in 1920 It was able to organise a black miners' strike for higher wages. The strike was widespread, but failed. The fight against the power of govemment and the big capitalist organisation. strength to workers were all oppressed workers who had a common identity and should stick together One Important aspect of the MA's campaign was its emphasis on the idea that black in fighting for their rights. They should put aside their identities as members of any specific black nation. In the 1917 manifesto (statement of beliefs and aims) of the IWA, workers are told: Let there be no longer any talk of Basuto, Zulu or Shangaan. You are all labourers, let labour be your common bond.' ACTIVITY 11: Working Conditions of Mine Workers Circle the most correct answer 1. Reserves were Date: a) Largely away from the rural areas, and were set aside for the black population. b) Established in rural areas, and were set aside for the black population c) Vibrant, cultural places aimed at giving rural areas the city comforts. 2. Indentured labourers were a) Workers who had to carry passes b) Workers who were paid much better than other labourers c) Workers who worked under contract. 22​