The Amsterdam International: The World of the International Federation of Trade Unions (Iftu), 1913-1945

ISBN-13: 9780815397458 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 328 str.

Geert Van Goethem

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Contents: Introduction; The world of the International Federation of Trade Unions; The discordant clamour for international unity; Subordinate or partner?; Geneva; 'Seeking problems'; Isolationism or leadership; A free labour movement in a world without freedom; Beyond the International Federation of Trade Unions; Under cover; Conclusions; Appendices; Acronyms; Bibliography; Index.

O autorze

Geert Van Goethem Archive and Museum of the Belgian Labour Movement, Belgium