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Trade unionism and politics in the London Borough of Haringey

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O'Sullivan, M. J. (Michael James), 1953- (1991) Trade unionism and politics in the London Borough of Haringey. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

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.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe) > JN101 Great Britain
J Political Science > JS Local government Municipal government
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Labour Party (Great Britain) -- History -- 20th century, Labor unions -- Political activity -- Haringey (London, England), Local government -- Political aspects -- Haringey (London, England), Industrial relations -- Political aspects -- Haringey (London, England)
Official Date: August 1991
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August 1991UNSPECIFIED
Institution: University of Warwick
Theses Department: Department of Sociology
Thesis Type: PhD
Publication Status: Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: Fairbrother, Peter ; Fine, Robert, 1945-
Format of File: pdf
Extent: viii, 482 leaves
Language: eng

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