Description:
Originally published in 1986, this book provides valuable historical discussions of economic reform and the role of communist labour unions. The editors a model of unions in Leninist systems as 'dual functioning', operating both to mobilize labour for production and to protect workers' rights and interests.
Review Quotes:
Original Review of Trade Unions in Communist States:
Trade Unions in Communist States makes a significant contribution to the comparative study of communist systems and will be welcomed by specialists in the field. Charles E. Ziegler, Europe-Asia Studies, Vol 40, Issue 2 (1988)
'...a useful resource and reference...' Zvi Gitelman, Slavic Review, Volume 48, Issue 3 (1989).