1st Edition
The Amsterdam International The World of the International Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU), 1913-1945
By Geert Van Goethem
Copyright 2006
328 Pages
by
Routledge
328 Pages
by
Routledge
328 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
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.
Biography
Geert Van Goethem Archive and Museum of the Belgian Labour Movement, Belgium
