 Power and Influence in the TUC: a Quest for ControlDavid Winchester Chapter 5 in The Control of Work, 1979, pp 100-132 from Palgrave Macmillan Abstract: Abstract The history of trade unionism in Britain illustrates a changing balance between narrow, sectional interests and a broader conception of solidarity and common purpose. This is reflected in the changing structure and organisation of trade unions — in the development of national unions, federations and central organisation from the local associations of skilled workers which provided the basis of trade unionism in the mid-nineteenth century. It can be seen in the shifting emphasis placed on short-term occupational interests compared with political objectives — in the priority accorded to political activity within the Labour Party and elsewhere in relation to industrial methods developed by trade unions to pursue their aims. The locus and distribution of power within the British trade union movement, above all, indicates a pragmatic response to its changing economic and political environment. In particular, it is a reaction to the degree and nature of government intervention in industry and the economy. Keywords: Trade Union; Social Contract; Collective Bargaining; Industrial Relation; Union Leader (search for similar items in EconPapers) There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-349-03356-0_5 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-03356-0_5 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Palgrave Macmillan Books from Palgrave Macmillan |
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