The Political Power of Organized Labour
- 1 October 1973
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Government and Opposition
- Vol. 8 (4) , 391-406
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-7053.1973.tb00868.x
Abstract
I am beginning to wonder whether ‘free collective bargaining’ is still compatible with the traditional practices of parliamentary democracy. I am equally beginning to wonder, what, if this is indeed the case, parliamentary democracy can do about it. Traditionally, trade unions have been regarded and consequently studied as components of a system of industrial relations. Manifestly they may also be regarded as components in a system of political relationships. In this context many union practices which are regarded as normal in the industrial sphere take on a problematical, sometimes even a mysterious aspect.Keywords
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