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United We Stand
註釋The history of industrial relations is one of the most complex aspects of the history of modern British society. This authoritative survey provides a clear framework for understanding the history of trade unionism since the 1820s, broadly conceived in the context of the evolution of the working class, of industry and business, and of the Labour Party. by periods of instability. Each period of instability sees trade unions getting to grips with fundamental problems of recruitment and organization and, in so far as these are resolved, lays the basis for the next period of steady growth. Reid argues that although the unions are currently weak and marginalized, the likelihood is that this will be a temporary phase.