Understanding European trade unionism between market, class and society - Hyman, Richard (SAGE, 2001)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-190) and index
Preface; Chapter 1 -- The Strategic Orientations ot Trade Unionism; Chapter 2 -- Trade Unions as Economic Actors; Chapter 3 -- Trade Unions and Class Struggle; Chapter 4 -- Trade Unions in Civil Society; Chapter 5 -- British Trade Unionism; Chapter 6 -- German Trade Unionism; Chapter 7 -- Italian Trade Unionism; Chapter 8 -- Challenges and Changes; References; Index
In this comprehensive overview of trade unionism in Europe and beyond, Richard Hyman offers a fresh perspective on trade union identity, ideology and strategy. He shows how the varied forms and impact of different national movements reflect historical choices on whether to emphasize a role as market bargainers, mobilizers of class opposition or partners in social integration