Trade Unions in a Neoliberal World : British Trade Unions under New Labour

Written by very well-respected contributors, this comprehensive volume provides readers with an academic examination and comparison of the politics of industrial relations in the UK and Europe.

Introduction: Trade Unions in a Neoliberal World John McIlroy and Gary Daniels, Part I. Trade Unions under New Labour , 1. A Brief History of British Trade Unions and Neoliberalism: From the Earliest Days to the Birth of New Labour John McIlroy , 2. A Brief History of British Trade Unions and Neoliberalism in the Age of New Labour John McIlroy , 3. An Anatomy of British Trade Unionism since 1997: Strategies for Revitalization John McIlroy and Gary Daniels , 4. An Anatomy of British Trade Unionism since 1997: Organization, Structure and Factionalism John McIlroy and Gary Daniels , 5. Under Stress But Still Enduring: The Contentious Alliance in the Age of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown John McIlroy , Part II. Issues , 6. Employment Legislation: New Labour's Neoliberal Legal Project to Subordinate Trade Unions Paul Smith and Gary Morton , 7. Partnership: New Labour's Third Way? Martin Upchurch , 8. Organizing: In the Field Gary Daniels , 9. Skills and Training: A Strategic Role for Trade Unions or the Limits of Neoliberalism? John McIlroy and Richard Croucher , 10. Strikes: New Labour and Industrial Conflict Dave Lyddon , 11. Europe: The Double-Edged Sword of Justice? New Labour, Trade Unions and Politics of Social Europe Graham Taylor