British Trade Unions since 1933

by Chris Wrigley

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521572316
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	12/12/2002
Series:	New Studies in Economic and Social History , #46
Edition description:	Hardcover Edition
Pages:	116
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Chris Wrigley is Professor of Modern British History and Head of the School of History and Art History at the University of Nottingham.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Economic recovery and war, 1933–45; 3. Trade union development, 1945–2000; 4. Strikes, 1945–2000; 5. Incomes policies, 1948–79; 6. Trade union legislation, 1945–2000; 7. What trade unions have done.

Editorial Reviews

"...an ideal introductory text for students or academics, or indeed for anyone wanting to find out about British trade union history. Chris Wrigley's lucid book, with its extensive references, will make it easy for anyone to enter into the debates about these changes and decide for themselves what to make of the British trade union movement since 1933." Peter Weiler, Boston College, Canadian Journal of History

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