British Trade Unions since 1933 [Hardcover]

A history of British trade unions between 1933 and 2000, covering key issues and controversies.This book is the latest addition to New Studies in Economic and Social History, and reviews major issues concerning the history of British trade unions in the last two-thirds of the twentieth century. The book discusses many major aspects of trade unions and many controversies concerning it, including their economic impact (a cause of higher unemployment and lower productivity?) and their influence on government (unelected partners?). Overall, this book gives students a lucid, accessible and up-to-date introduction to the recent history of British trade unionism.This book is the latest addition to New Studies in Economic and Social History, and reviews major issues concerning the history of British trade unions in the last two-thirds of the twentieth century. The book discusses many major aspects of trade unions and many controversies concerning it, including their economic impact (a cause of higher unemployment and lower productivity?) and their influence on government (unelected partners?). Overall, this book gives students a lucid, accessible and up-to-date introduction to the recent history of British trade unionism.In reviewing major issues concerning the history of British trade unions in the last two-thirds of the twentieth century, this book discusses many controversial aspects of trade unions. It includes their economic impact (a cause of higher unemployment and lower productivity?) and their influence on government (unelected partners?). The book provides students with an accessible introduction to the recent history of British trade unionism.1. Introduction; 2. Economic recovery and war, 193345; 3. Trade union development, 19452000; 4. Strikes, 19452000; 5. Incomes policies, 194879; 6. Trade union legislation, 19452000; 7. What trade unions have done. ...an ideal introductory text for students or academics, or indeed for anyone wanting to find out about BrilCv