The Politics of West German Trade Unions
The Politics of West German Trade Unions

Author: Andrei Markovits

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-14

Total Pages: 705

ISBN-13: 1317230752

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First published in 1986, this book assesses the politics of the West German trade unions in the context of their larger role as major actors in the polity. By focusing on the historical realities of the labour movement both before and after 1945, the study explains the extent to which organized labour solidified and challenged the dominant structures of politics and authority. It examines the metalworkers’ union, the construction workers’ union, the printers’ union and the chemical workers’ union and shows how the industrial reality of each organisation helped shape its political outlook and strategic thinking. This book will be of particular interest to students of trade unions, industrial relations and political economy in West Germany.

Union of Parts
Union of Parts

Author: Kathleen Thelen

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 2018-05-31

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1501717561

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Union of Parts examines one of the central puzzles in the economic and political successes of West Germany (FRG). In the decades between world war and reunification with the East, the FRG provided a model for combining high rates of unionization and substantial labor peace—indeed, for collaboration between organized labor and organized capital as both groups faced the dislocations involved in adjusting to a changing global marketplace.

The Politics of West German Trade Unions
The Politics of West German Trade Unions

Author: Andrei Markovits

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-14

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 1317230760

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First published in 1986, this book assesses the politics of the West German trade unions in the context of their larger role as major actors in the polity. By focusing on the historical realities of the labour movement both before and after 1945, the study explains the extent to which organized labour solidified and challenged the dominant structures of politics and authority. It examines the metalworkers’ union, the construction workers’ union, the printers’ union and the chemical workers’ union and shows how the industrial reality of each organisation helped shape its political outlook and strategic thinking. This book will be of particular interest to students of trade unions, industrial relations and political economy in West Germany.

Demonstrating Reconciliation
Demonstrating Reconciliation

Author: Hannfried von Hindenburg

Publisher: Berghahn Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781845452872

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During the 1950s and early 1960s, the West German government refused to exchange ambassadors with Israel. It feared Arab governments might retaliate against such an acknowledgement of their political foe by recognizing Communist East Germany-West Germany's own nemesis-as an independent state, and in doing so confirm Germany's division. Even though the goal of national unification was far more important to German policymakers than full reconciliation with Israel in the aftermath of the Holocaust, in 1965 the Bonn government eventually did agree to commence diplomatic relations with Jerusalem. This was due, the author argues, to grassroots intervention in high-level politics. Students, the media, trade unions, and others pushed for reconciliation with Israel rather than the pursuit of German unification. For the first time, this book provides an in-depth look at the role society played in shaping Germany's relations with Israel. Today, German society continues to reject anti-Semitism, but is increasingly prepared to criticize Israeli policies, especially in the Palestinian territories. The author argues that this trend sets the stage for a German foreign policy that will continue to support Israel, but is likely to do so more selectively than in the past.

German Unification and the Union of Europe
German Unification and the Union of Europe

Author: Jeffrey Anderson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1999-06-10

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780521643900

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This book explores the effects of Germany's unification in 1990 on its policies toward the European Union.

Parties, Opposition and Society in West Germany (RLE: German Politics)
Parties, Opposition and Society in West Germany (RLE: German Politics)

Author: Eva Kolinsky

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-10-24

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1317539907

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In this volume, originally published in 1984, the author examines the social composition of the electorate, of membership and leadership of West German political parties, as well as their representation and finances. Kolinsky argues that while affiliation and electorates remained distinct, the social composition of party organisations became narrower and more uniform. The book examines how the parties became alienated from contemporary West German society and discusses the difficulties experienced by opposition parties in trying to develop alternative strategies, in particular those of the Green Party.

West Germany's Red Army Anarchists
West Germany's Red Army Anarchists

Author: Hans Josef Horchem

Publisher: Study of Conflict

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13:

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Frommer's Los Cabos and Baja explores the highlights of this fascinating peninsula, using our author's insider advice. You'll discover the best the region has to offer, including the best dramatic beaches, active adventures, secluded retreats, luxurious hotels, and local markets. This new edition includes expanded information on Todos Santos and the East Cape, and a new section on visiting Tecate. Readers also get language and etiquette tips, exact prices and directions, logistical advice, detailed maps, and much more.

Routledge Revivals: European Trade Unions and the 1970s Economic Crisis
Routledge Revivals: European Trade Unions and the 1970s Economic Crisis

Author: Various Authors

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-07-30

Total Pages: 1340

ISBN-13: 1317230655

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The volumes in this set report and analyse European trade union responses to the 1970s economic crisis across a range of nations including, Germany, Italy, France, Britain and Sweden. The set will be of interest to those studying trade unions, industrial relations and European political economy.

The Politics of the West German Trade Unions
The Politics of the West German Trade Unions

Author: Andrei S. Markovits

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 599

ISBN-13: 9780521305136

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This book assesses the politics of the West German trade unions in the context of their larger role as major actors in the polity of a democratic Federal Republic of Germany. By focusing on the historical realities of the labour movement, the study concentrates on explaining to what extent organised labour helped solidify, yet at the same time challenged the dominant structures of politics and authority in German history's most extensive and longest-lasting democracy. Professor Markovits explains the immediate financial, legal and political framework wherein the unions operate and differentiates the various political trends that have consistently determined inter-union co-operation, as well as rivalry. An analysis of four major unions, including the vast metal workers' grouping, shows how the industrial reality of each helps to shape its political outlook and strategic thinking. Contingent factors such as personal leadership are analysed in addition to objective industrial and historical criteria. This major study concludes by cautiously gauging the future of the West German trade unions in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.