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This comprehensive study traces the development of the trade union theory from its nineteenth century foundation to the more advanced conceptual models of today. Michael Poole surveys the main tributaries of modern approaches - the moral and ethical,…

Speech by Liam Connellan, Director General of the Confederation of Irish Industry on "Technology and Enterprise Development" at National Council for Education Awards Conference, Town Hall, Tralee

Speech by Liam Connellan, Director General of the Confederation of Irish Industry, at Conference Dinner of the Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management at the Berkeley Court Hotel, Dublin

The book in this series seek to provide a sound background in the fundamental theory, principles, and practice of some important aspects of commercial life in Ireland. They have been principally designed for business studies courses in school and…

A speech given by Liam Connellan, Director General of the Confederation of Irish Industry, at the National Tourism Conference, in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran.

A speech given by Liam Connellan, Director General of the Confederation of Irish Industry, at the Irish Management Institute 23rd National Conference held at the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, which took place from 24-26th April 1975.

Statement by Liam Connellan, Director General of the Confederation of Irish Industry, Seventh Goldsmith Summer School, Ballymahon

Leaflet detailing trade union courses organised by the Catholic Workers' College for year 1963-1964.

Leaflet detailing trade union courses organised by the Catholic Workers' College for year 1964-1965.

During the 1980s, British trade unionism confronted its greatest challenge, and suffered its greatest reverses, since the inter-war period. After a decade of rapid growth, the unions experienced a steep decline in membership, and virtual…

What are trade unions for? Why do trade unions movements vary so? Trade unionism in its various national forms has been the subject of increasing scrutiny during the second half of the twentieth century. Ross Martin’s book is concerned with two…

British Trade Unions once so influential, are now on the defensive. In the face of world economic recession and mass unemployment, their industrial power has been eroded, their membership has declined and industrial action has increasingly become…

What are the effects of Britain’s trade unions upon pay, productivity and jobs?

How has management attempted to increase flexibility at the workplace in the 1980s? Is this really a new phenomenon, and how should unions respond?

Is there a…