Global Unions, Global Business by Richard Croucher and Elizabeth Cotton has just been published. It takes an historically-informed approach to the activities of the Global Union Federations.
New title from Middlesex University Press
Global Unions, Global Business: Global Union Federations and International Business
by Richard Croucher and Elizabeth Cotton
Global Unions, Global Business looks at a little-understood aspect of globalisation: the role of the Global Union Federations in international employment relations. The book outlines the way that trade unions at international level relate to multinational companies using detailed and up-to-date illustrations of their activities. Importantly, the book includes an in-depth case study of one GUF's dealings with a major multinational company. Throughout the book the authors also explore the previously unknown internal lives of the Global Union Federations and propose ideas about how they can strengthen their position internationally.
Global Unions, Global Business is a unique contribution to existing literature on globalisation and international employment relations, throwing new light both on the international trade union movement and its relations with multinational companies. The book will be of interest to all those interested in the future of trade unionism, multinational companies and the future of international industrial relations.
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ISBN 978 1 904750 62 8
Paperback £19.95 * 172pp
'...an original and informative review of the international dimension of trade union work. The book benefits not only from academic insights but also from the practical experience of the authors.'
Edward Bickham, Executive Vice President, Anglo American plc
'...an excellent example of public social science. Focused principally on global union federations it is historically informed, empirically rich and argues that the key to international union renewal and success is education (informed by research). I most strongly recommend it.'
Professor Peter Fairbrother, Cardiff University
'Elizabeth Cotton and Richard Croucher have written the essential guide to international trade unionism: its actors, its structure, its history, its functions, its activities. I know of no other recent book that details as clearly what the international trade union movement actually does and why it is important for workers everywhere.'
Dan Gallin, Global Labour Institute
'Powerfully argued and impressively documented, this stimulating book provides a readable, insightful introduction to the challenges facing global trade unionism.'
Professor John McIlroy, Keele University
'...original and even pathbreaking'
Peter Waterman, author of Globalization, Social Movements and the New Internationalisms
'This pathbreaking book provides both an invaluable resource on the history of global union federations, and new insights on current issues and contestations.'
Professor Geoffrey Wood, University of Sheffield
Professor Richard Croucher is Associate Dean, Research at Middlesex University Business School in London. He has worked for many years with Global Union Federations.
Elizabeth Cotton is Lecturer at Middlesex University Business School. She has worked in International Development for many years and was the Head of Programmes for the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers'