Little has been written about military unionism since the great debates of the 1970s, yet the changing nature of present day conflicts is making soldier representation more important than ever.
Richard Bartle and Lindy Heinecken are acknowledged experts in this area and in "Military Unionism In The Post Cold War Era: A Future Reality?" brings together a contemporary collection of papers from leading authorities in 12 countries. The book provides a broad basis for the examination of international military unionism in these nations from the viewpoint of those with no unions (UK, Canada,...

This unique study of military unionism shows how the changing nature of present day conflicts has made soldier representation more important then ever. This new collection of essays clearly establish the key factors in the military union debate in recent years and highlight the mechanisms different armed forces have created to deal with the aspirations of their members. Core issues covered include: the nature of organizational and force restructuring since the end of the Cold War the new structures of military employment changes in value systems, such as rising individualism and the new...