The Trade UnionsTextbook on trade unions in the UK - gives the labour movement background; analyses trade union structure, legal status and recent reforms; examines union policy and strategy in collective bargaining, joint consultation, labour relations, wage determination, etc.; comments on relevant labour legislation. Organigrams and references. |
Contents
History of Trade Unionism | 1 |
Union Organization and Aims | 9 |
Union Methods | 29 |
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