Radical political unionism reassessed

McIlroy, John (2012) Radical political unionism reassessed. European Journal of Industrial Relations, 18 (3) . pp. 251-258. ISSN 0959-6801 [Article] (doi:10.1177/0959680112452802)

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Abstract

Defections from European social-democratic parties and a resurgence of union militancy have prompted some to diagnose a new left-wing trade unionism across Europe. This comment on the article by Connolly and Darlington scrutinizes trends in France and Germany but primarily analyses recent developments in Britain. While there are some instances of disaffiliation from the Labour Party, support for electoral alternatives, growth in political militancy and emphasis on new forms of internationalism, these have been limited. There is insufficient evidence to suggest that we are witnessing the making of a new radical collectivism.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords (uncontrolled):	Britain; politics; revitalization; trade unions
Research Areas:	A. > Business School
Item ID:	10187
Useful Links:	Middlesex University Expert Profile
Depositing User:	Alison Roache
Date Deposited:	03 Apr 2013 14:50
Last Modified:	04 Apr 2019 05:59
URI:	https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/id/eprint/10187

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