Post-War Compromise: British Trade Unions and Industrial Politics 1945-64

by Alan Campbell, John McIlroy, Nina Fishman

This multifaceted collection of essays, written from several disciplines, focuses on trade unionism in Britain in the 1950s. Scene-setting essays provide broad perspectives on trade union organizing and the general postwar industrial environment. Case studies consider specialized topics such as union relations with the Labour Party, international movement politics, productivity during the period, major strikes, and key groups of workers.

360 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

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