Trade Unions

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collective bargaining
employment relations
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history of British labour movement
industrial relations
Labour History
labour law
Labour Movement
National Union of Mineworkers
trade unionism UK 20th Century
Trades Union Congress
union governance
workplace democracy

Product details

  • ISBN 9781032392400
  • Weight: 240g
  • Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
  • Publication Date: 01 Dec 2024
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Originally published in 1981, Trade Unions was written at a time when there was a widespread belief that Britain’s trade unions were undemocratic, obstructive and strike-prone. This book argues that throughout their history, British trade unions have played a reactive role, and that their objectives, organization and tactics have been shaped by the actions of others, whether employers, governments or the judiciary. The book examines the historical development of the trade union movement and its long running battle with lawyers and judges. It then analyses trade union structure, organization and government and looks at the pattern of union activity in the workplace. Trade Unions will be of interest to students of industrial relations, politics and management studies and for anyone interested in the role of unions within contemporary British society.

Kevin Hawkins was Director General of the British Retail Consortium.

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