The Handbook of Labour Unions

Before the 2023 cost-of-living crisis, some believed that the Covid-19 pandemic had ushered in a new era of state intervention and the end of neoliberalism. However, governments intervened to preserve the status quo. This handbook assembles experts to discuss the role and purpose of unions and how to attain them, providing insights into how challenges and problems may be surmounted and a general guide for shaping the future.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2024
Publisher: Agenda Publishing

Before the 2023 cost-of-living crisis, some believed that the Covid-19 pandemic had ushered in a new era of state intervention and the end of neoliberalism. This was a forlorn hope, as governments intervened precisely to preserve the status quo. Growing levels of income and wage inequality, the precaritization of many sections of the labor force, and proletarianization of many in the highly unionized professional middle classes have made labor unions as salient as ever.

This handbook assembles an array of experts to critically engage with the debates and discussions about the role and purpose of unions and the many means by which they seek to attain them. The book provides insights into how challenges and problems may be surmounted and aims to fuse the understanding of the past and present to provide a general guide for shaping the future.

The editors of this handbook are well-known scholars in the field of labor studies, each with their unique perspectives and expertise. They have brought together a diverse range of contributions that explore the historical, social, economic, and political dimensions of labor unions and their role in shaping the modern world.

In the first chapter, "The Historical Roots of Labor Unions," the editors provide a comprehensive overview of the origins and development of labor unions in the United States and other countries. They trace the historical roots of labor unions from the early industrial revolution to the present day, examining the various factors that have contributed to their growth and decline.

Chapter 2, "The Role of Labor Unions in Shaping the Modern World," explores the many ways in which labor unions have influenced society and the economy. The editors discuss the impact of labor unions on wages, working conditions, social justice, and political representation. They also examine the challenges and problems faced by labor unions in the contemporary world, such as declining membership, union-busting tactics, and the increasing influence of corporate power.

Chapter 3, "Union Organizing and Activism," focuses on the strategies and tactics used by labor unions to organize and activate their members. The editors discuss the importance of grassroots organizing, collective bargaining, and political activism in achieving union goals. They also examine the role of social media and other new technologies in organizing and mobilizing workers.

Chapter 4, "The Future of Labor Unions," examines the prospects for the future of labor unions in the face of ongoing economic and social challenges. The editors discuss the potential for renewed unionization efforts, the role of labor unions in addressing income and wage inequality, and the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies and global trends.

Chapter 5, "Conclusion," summarizes the key findings and conclusions of the handbook
This handbook assembles an array of experts to critically engage with the debates and discussions about the role and purpose of unions and the many means by which they seek to attain them. The book provides insights into how challenges and problems may be surmounted and aims to fuse the understanding of the past and present to provide a general guide for shaping the future.

The editors of this handbook are well-known scholars in the field of labor studies, each with their unique perspectives and expertise. They have brought together the historical, social, economic, and political dimensions of labor unions and their role in shaping the modern world.

In the first chapter, "The Historical Roots of Labor Unions," the editors provide a comprehensive overview of the origins. They trace the historical roots. They trace the historical roots. They trace the historical roots of labor unions. They trace the historical roots of labor unions from the early industrial revolution to the present day, examining the various factors that have contributed to their growth and decline.

Chapter 2, "The Role of Labor Unions in Shaping the Modern World," explores the many ways in which labor unions have influenced society. The editors discuss the impact of labor unions on wages. The editors discuss the many ways in which labor unions have influenced society. The editors discuss the impact of labor unions on wages. The editors discuss the many ways in which labor unions have influenced society and the economy. They also examine the challenges and problems faced by labor unions in the contemporary world, such as declining membership, union-busting tactics, and the increasing influence of corporate power.

Chapter 3, "Union Organizing and Activism," focuses on the strategies and tactics used by labor unions to organize and activate their members. The editors discuss the importance of grassroots organizing, collective bargaining, and political activism in achieving union goals. They also examine the role of social media and other new technologies in organizing and mobilizing workers.

Chapter 4, "The Future of Labor Unions," examines the prospects for the future of labor unions in the face of ongoing economic and social challenges. The editors discuss the potential for renewed unionization efforts, the role of labor unions in addressing income and wage inequality, and the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies and global trends.

Chapter 5, "Conclusion," summarizes the key findings and conclusions of the handbook.

Dimension: 240 x 170 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788215510