A History of the National Graphical Association

John Gennard

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English

Routledge
24 September 2025

British & Irish history; Industrialisation & industrial history; Media studies; Press & journalism

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Publishing and Printing

Originally published in 1990 and written with full access to the official records of the NGA, this book provides a remarkably detailed history of one of Britain’s most democratic and industrially effective trades unions. The author describes and analyses the evolution and development of the NGA from 1948 to 1989. This is, however, more than a study of one trade union. It provides unparalleled insight into post-war industrial relations in the general printing and newspaper industry and a unique account and analysis of the impact of the most radical industrial revolution ever experienced in these industries. It also stands alone as a fascinating inquiry into the anatomy of union mergers.

The book is arranged in four parts. The first deals with the NGA and its founding unions’ relationship with other printing unions, the formation of the NGA in 1964, and the formation of the NGA (1982) in March 1982. The second part deals with the decision-making and financial structure of the NGA, whilst the third part analyses its relationship with the TUC and the Labour Party. The final part deals with the relationship with employers, and covers such central issue as wages, hours of work, holidays, pensions and women’s issues.

A History of the National Graphical Association will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of industrial relations, labour history and contemporary British politics.

By: John Gennard
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9781041106906
ISBN 10: 1041106904
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Publishing and Printing
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 24 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Adult education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. Foreword by Tony Dubbins. 1. The Printing Industry in 1950 and 1989 Part I: Inter-Union Relationships 2. The Formation of the NGA: Its Causes 3. The Founding Unions of the NGA: Relationships with Other Print Unions 4. The Actual Formation of the NGA 5. The Formation of the NGA (1982): General Causes 6. The Actual Formation of the NGA (1982) Part II: Constitutional and Financial Structure 7. Decision-Making Structure Developments 8. The Financial Structure of the NGA Part III: The Wider Trade Union and Labour Movement 9. Relationships with Wider Print Union Bodies 10. Relations with Trades Union Congress 11. Relationship with the Labour Party Part IV: Relationships with Employers 12. The General Printing Trade and Provincial Newspaper Employers: (1) Wages and Hours Movements, 1948–89 13. The General Printing Trade and Provincial Newspaper Employers: (2) Other Employment Conditions and Training 14. New Technology Disputes 15. National Newspaper Employers 16. Relationships with Other Employers. Appendixes. Index.

John Gennard (1944–2011) was at the time of original publication, Professor of Industrial Relations and Dean of Strathclyde Business School.