General Information

Author/Creator

Ruble, Blair A., 1949-

Language

English.

Published

Cambridge [Eng.] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c1981.

Physical Description

xii, 190 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

Soviet and East European studies

Contents/Summary

Summary

This book, first published in 1981, represents a systematic attempt to describe and analyse the evolution of Soviet trade union organisations. It examines union activities both at the national level and on the shop floor. The main focus is on the development and workings of the Soviet trade unions, but their history throughout the Soviet period is also covered. Soviet trade unions were an important component in Stalin's system of rigid control over workers. Beginning with Khrushchev, party leaders sought to dismantle a system rooted in terror while seeking alternative ways to ensure compliance with civil authority. Yet no such way has been found to establish a sense of trust between managers and workers as a basis for such compliance. The question then arises of whose interest Soviet trade union organisations serve - that of the state or that of the workers? In analysing these relationships - especially the relationship between production concerns and worker welfare - Soviet Trade Unions focuses on the nature of change and continuity in Soviet labour relations.

Subjects

Subject

Labor unions > Soviet Union.

Bibliographic Information

Responsibility

Blair A. Ruble.

Note

Includes bibliography (p. 167-180) and index (p. 181-190).

Library Special Collection

HU OSA 300 - RFE/RL collection

ISBN

0521237041

Holdings

Item Type	Current Location	Collection	Call Number	Volume Info	Shelving Location	Public Note
Book	OSA Archivum Library	General collection	331.88/0947 RUB		OSA Repository	-

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