From the perspective of trade unions, European integration makes it more necessary than ever before to establish common political positions. At the same time, i

In the wake of the financial and economic crisis, the trade unions face unprecedented challenges. While the European powers that be are blatantly coordinating t

This open access book discusses transnational trade union cooperation in Europe – its forms, focuses, conditions, and obstacles. It provides an overview of ex

Trade Unions and European Integration brings together pessimists and optimists on trade unionism under the contemporary pressures of European integration. The G

One of the most neglected areas of the European integration process is the role that trade union confederations may play after the full establishment of the Eco