Routledge Towards a Politics of the Rainbow - Trade Union Book

Explore the evolution of the British trade union movement in this Routledge Revival edition. This work examines how twentieth-century unions served as a foundation for marginalized groups, including women, disabled people, lesbians, gay men, and people from black and ethnic minority communities. By looking at how these workers self-organized to reform their unions, the text tracks the transition from traditional social movements centered on class and labor identity to newer movements focused on civil rights and status stratifications. It provides a detailed look at self-organization within the public sector, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers of sociology and labor history. This book offers a clear view of how identity and labor rights merged to shape modern social movements. It is an essential read for those studying the history of social justice and the structural changes within organized labor in Britain.