The Amsterdam International : the world of the International Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU), 1913-1945
Charts the turbulent history of the International Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU) from its foundation in 1913, to its dissolution in 1945. Drawn on sources in France, Germany, Britain, North America and Scandinavia, this book provides discussions regarding themes such as challenges offered by rival Soviet organisations, and the role of women.
History
vi, 320 pages ; 24 cm
9780754652540, 0754652548
57730898
The world of the International Federation of Trade Unions : Amsterdam, Berlin, and Paris
The discordant clamour for international unity : the red temptation of the International Federation of Trade Unions
Subordinate or partner? : the difficult relationship between the IFTU, as the umbrella organisation of national unions, with the international trade secretariats
Geneva : the International Labour Organization and the social reform programme of the IFTU
'Seeking problems' : The women's division of the IFTU
Isolationism or leadership : the American Federation of Labor and the International Federation of Trade Unions
A free labour movement in a world without freedom : the IFTU against fascism and nazism
Beyond the International Federation of Trade Unions : the path to the World Federation of Trade Unions
Under cover : the secret services of the international trade union movement
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Universiteit van Amsterdam