Trade Unions and the Law

Originally published in 1955, this book describes in a clear and concise way the nature of a Trade Union in England from the legal point of view.

List of contents

1. The Trade Union System 2. Historical Introduction 3. What a Trade Union Is 4. Types of Trade Unions 5. Common Law 6. Privileges 7. Modification of the Criminal Law 8. Rules of a Trade Union 9. Political Activities 10. Domestic Tribunals and Disciplinary Powers 11. Actions By and Against Trade Unions 12. The General Strike 13. Conciliation and Arbitration.

About the author

Will Paynter was General Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers from 1959 to 1969.

Summary

Originally published in 1955, this book describes in a clear and concise way the nature of a Trade Union in England from the legal point of view.

Product details

• Authors: Anthony H. Gardner, Horatio Vester, Horatio Gardner Vester
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032395944
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3239594-4
• No. of pages: 126
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Trade Unions
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Mercantile and commercial law; England, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, REFERENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Labor & Industrial Relations, Industrialisation & Industrial History, Law & society, Industrialisation and industrial history, Law and society, sociology of law, Civil procedure, litigation & dispute resolution, Industrial relations & trade unions law, Industrial relations and trade unions law