A history of British trade unionism, 1700-1998
By: W. Hamish Fraser.
Series: British studies series
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 291
Subjects: Labor unions -- Great Britain -- History.; Labor disputes -- Great Britain -- History.; Labor movement -- Great Britain -- History.
Description: "This new history of British trade unionism offers the most concise and up-to-date account of 300 years of trade union development, from the earliest documented attempts at collective action by working people in the eighteenth century through to the very different world of 'New Unionism' and 'New Labour'." "This comprehensive study provides a readable introduction to the history of what are still the largest and most significant voluntary organisations in Britain."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-274) and index.