Global unions as imperfect multilateral organizations: an international relations perspective
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Cotton, E. and Gumbrell-McCormick, R. 2012. Global unions as imperfect multilateral organizations: an international relations perspective. Economic and Industrial Democracy. 33 (4), pp. 707-728. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143831X12436616
Type | Article |
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Title | Global unions as imperfect multilateral organizations: an international relations perspective |
Authors | Cotton, E. and Gumbrell-McCormick, R. |
Abstract | We apply an international relations framework and the notion of multilateral organizations as a means of understanding the nature of trade union internationalism, the conditions under which it operates. We argue that international trade unionism involves an imperfect multilateralism which requires close working relationships between small groups of unions in order to function, that is, a ‘minilateral’ method of working. By using this framework we attempt to highlight the intrinsic durability and adaptability of the Global Unions and also identify areas of activity that serve to strengthen them as organisations, primarily by building affiliates’ engagement and investment in them. |
Keywords | Global Unions, GUFs, Multilateralism, international relations, international solidarity |
Research Group | Employment Relations group |
Publisher | Sage |
Journal | Economic and Industrial Democracy |
ISSN | 0143-831X |
Electronic | 1461-7099 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 06 Mar 2012 |
Nov 2012 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 06 Jul 2015 |
Accepted | 10 Aug 2012 |
Output status | Published |
Publisher's version | |
Copyright Statement | Copyright © The Author(s) 2012. |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/0143831X12436616 |
Language | English |
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