Understanding European Trade Unionism

'A very innovative study of trade unionism.... a brilliant analysis of distinct types to be found within Europe' - Marino Regini Università degli Studi di Milano'This book provides a timely insight into organized labour in an increasingly capitalist world.... It provides a scholarly insight that begs reading by policy makers in labour business and the government' - Professor Anil Verma University of TorontoThis engaging and compelling work offers a fresh perspective and demonstrates how inherited traditions can serve as both resources and constraints in responding to the challenges which confront trade unions in today's working world.