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.
The book provides students with an accessible introduction to the recent history of British trade unionism..
It includes their economic impact (a cause of higher unemployment and lower productivity?) and their influence on government (unelected partners?).
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