There has been a growing recognition amongst scholars that labour historians need to look beyond national borders in order to place the history of the working classes into a much broader context than has hitherto been the case. Whilst studies focused on individual countries are …
Focusing on the role and functions of trade unions, this collection of essays by a team of international scholars looks to the future and explores their broader political and social remits and responsibilities.
Focusing on the role and functions of trade unions, this collection of essays by a team of international scholars looks to the future and explores their broader political and social remits and responsibilities.
by Kerkvliet, Benedict J., Koh, David W. H., (David Wee Hock), Heng, Russell H. K., (Russell Hiang-Khng), Vietnam Update Conference, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies), Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Australian National University
Presents original case studies of the gamut of organizations in Vietnam today and analyses their relationship with, and upward effects on, umbrella state organizations, which are themselves evolving.
by Kerkvliet, Benedict J., Koh, David W. H., (David Wee Hock), Heng, Russell H. K., (Russell Hiang-Khng), Vietnam Update Conference, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies), Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Australian National University
From the late 1950s in the north, to the 1970s until the mid-1980s in the south, there was little room or opportunity to form non-state voluntary organizations and associations in Vietnam. With few exceptions, only those established by the Communist Party and other state agencie…
by Kerkvliet, Benedict J., Koh, David W. H., (David Wee Hock), Heng, Russell H. K., (Russell Hiang-Khng), Vietnam Update Conference, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies), Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Australian National University
Presents original case studies of the gamut of organizations in Vietnam today and analyses their relationship with, and upward effects on, umbrella state organizations, which are themselves evolving.
"The realities of globalization have produced a surprising reversal in the focus and strategies of labor movements around the world. After years of neglect and exclusion, labor organizers are recognizing both the needs and the importance of immigrants and women employed in the g…
