Neoliberalism and trade unions in Britain
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2297836 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Steve Cushion (0000-0001-9624-4672, University and College Union, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 11-28 |
| Publication date | 2020-04-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Tempo Social (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0103-2070 • E-ISSN: 1809-4554 |
| Publisher | Universidade de São Paulo. Agência de Bibliotecas e Coleções Digitais (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.11606/0103-2070.ts.2020.165088 |
| OpenAlex | W3020620596 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 5 |
For the past 30 years, Britain's ruling class has been deeply split over membership of the European Union. This came to a head over the referendum on so-called 'Brexit'. The Conservative Party (Tories) was split into 'Remain' and 'Leave' wings, both neoliberal, but with a different interpretation of the best way to make profits for the section of British capitalism each represents. Meanwhile the Labour Party is divided between the pro-business, neoliberal wing and the social democratic, reformist wing. The trade unions, with one or two notable exceptions, have conducted their activities within the parameters of parliamentary politics and desperately hoped for a Labour victory. The recent general election gave complete victory to the 'Leave' Tories, which is potentially disastrous for the trade unions and their members
Brexit · Capitalism · Democracy · Economics · European union · General election · International trade · Interpretation (philosophy) · Labour economics · Neoliberalism (international relations) · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Referendum · Trade union · Victory · Labor Movements and Unions · Law · Political and Economic history of UK and US · Political Economy and Marxism
| Citations per year | 0.17 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2020 - 2020 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |