The New Generation of Trade Union Leaders and Prospects for Union Revitalization

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8543.2004.00319.x
• Publication Date: 2004-04-29T08:24:28Z
• Authors: Andy Charlwood
• Keywords: Trade union; Odds

Abstract The year 2003 was widely perceived as the of ‘awkward squad’— a group recently elected union leaders more prepared than their predecessors to challenge New Labour. It also in which unions were have experienced beginnings recovery. In this review I argue that both these perceptions are misplaced. new generation disparate bunch squad’ label implies. they lead remain seriously weakened by harsh and inhospitable environment. Union recovery is unlikely unless environment changes or can succeed against odds changing through political activity.