عنوان

Trade unionism and politics in the London Borough of Haringey

Number

TLets316477

Title Proper

Trade unionism and politics in the London Borough of Haringey

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[Thesis]

First Statement of Responsibility

O'Sullivan, Michael James

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

University of Warwick

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

1991

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

Ph.D.

Body granting the degree

University of Warwick

Text preceding or following the note

1991

Text of Note

This thesis is an exploration of the relationship between trade unionism and politics viewed primarily through events within the London Borough of Haringey. These events are examined through two case studies of local government union branches between 1965 and 1987. In these studies I use original research data with the aim of unifying what are usually deemed separate theoretical approaches, for example concern with either the labour process or with the bargaining relation. I show that by unifying these different strands of analysis a far greater depth of understanding is achieved. The research also examines the development of Labour Party politics in the 1980s, and particularly the rise of 'radical municipalism' as a response to traditional labourism. Finally this critical appraisal is extended to provide a critique of dominant themes running through radical and Marxist literature concerned with labour movement politics and in particular the trade unions.

HD Industries. Land use. Labor

JN101 Great Britain

JS Local government Municipal government

O'Sullivan, Michael James

University of Warwick

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[Thesis]

276903

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