Article from the Bremen Arbeiterpolitik that examines and criticizes the functions of Trade Unions and their role during the war while showing Unitary Organization as a way out. Originally published ...

Short article by the L' Ouvrier Communiste that critiques Trade Unionism and the idea of conquest of trade unions. Originally published in "L’Ouvrier Communiste, No. 12, October 1930". The trade ...

The paper presents trade unions' economic contribution in the context of the strong historical legacy. The thrust of trade union activities has been to engage in the traditional functions of welfare ...

In a rapidly changing world of work marked by technological disruption, gig-economy expansion, and growing inequality, the role of trade unions is again under global scrutiny. To shed light on why ...

The central function of labour unions is to represent, protect and champion the interests and aspirations of workers. Unions in actual fact are a major component of the system of modern industrial ...

On 21 May the Bundestag (parliament) passed the Works Council Modernisation Act. The new legislation makes it easier to set up works councils and provides them with additional powers with regard to ...

China's senior trade union leader Wei Jianxing emphasized at a high-level meeting that all trade unions are responsible for ensure all workers' legitimate rights. Wei, member of the Standing Committee ...

Last month, the government launched four consultations on measures being introduced under the Employment Rights Bill. In our third article looking at these consultations, Liz Stevens examines two of ...

A coalition of major Indian trade unions has mounted nationwide protests against the government’s new labor codes.