International Report Of The Trade Union Movement

Report on political aspects of international trade unions and international trade unionism - explores the historical roots of labour internationalism, focusing on conflicting ideologies (esp. Political ideologies, Eurocommunism, attitudes of political partys, rivalries between national level trade union federations, the emergence of ICFTU, WCL, WFTU, etc.), and covers trends in Europe (vol. 1) and in developing countries (vol. 2). ILO mentioned. Diagrams and glossary of abbreviations (acronyms).

This book charts the turbulent history of the International Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU) from its foundation in 1913, to its dissolution in 1945. Established to protect and advance the interests of workers of all countries and to further international solidarity, the IFTU from the outset was beset by difficulties. Within a year the First World War split the fledgling organisation, underlining national interests and creating resentment between some of the most powerful union interests. Although these differences were patched up after the end of hostilities, the Revolution in Russia and rise of Soviet Communism, with own aspirations to leadership of international labour, soon created new tensions within the IFTU.

Compilation of statements and reports published between 1957 and 1980.

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