>> >>we generally produced as much in three days as we had in the previous 5
>> day week
There are a range of sources on this question all saying different things. The idea that national productivity by value etc was as good in three days as five is nonsense. The idea that any gains could have been maintained long term more so.
I think the best that can be said is that the loss of production was proportionately lower than might have been expected. There was an element of 'Dunkirk Spirit' afoot leading restrictive practices being eased and probably to some quid pro quo concessions from management. That sort of goodwill tends to wear down over time and I doubt it would have lasted if the miners dispute had dragged on.
Some industries would fare better than others; offices better than factories.
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