Trade Unionism and Munitions

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G D H Cole

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

British & Irish history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Labour economics; Industrial relations & safety

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""Trade Unionism and Munitions"" is a comprehensive examination of the transformation of the British labor movement during the First World War. Written by the prominent social theorist and economist G. D. H. Cole, this work analyzes the intricate relationship between trade unions, industrial employers, and the state under the extraordinary pressures of war production. Cole details the impact of the Munitions of War Acts, the dilution of skilled labor, and the rise of the shop stewards' movement, providing a clear window into the internal and external conflicts that reshaped the industrial landscape.

Focusing on the socio-economic shifts of the early twentieth century, the book explores how the demands of a total war economy forced significant changes in collective bargaining and union organization. Cole provides a meticulous account of the struggles to maintain labor standards while meeting national manufacturing requirements. ""Trade Unionism and Munitions"" serves as an essential historical resource for understanding the evolution of modern industrial relations and the political mobilization of the working class during one of the most volatile periods in British history.

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By: G D H Cole
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 576g
ISBN: 9781025748719
ISBN 10: 1025748719
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active