The leading reference work on the international trade union movement Trade Unions of the World is an essential resource for trade unionists, labour rights organisations, NGOs, researchers, governments and policy makers. The new edition contains 198 country profiles, with: · an up-to-date directory of all national trade union centres and major sectoral and industrial unions · a political and economic history of the country · an overview of current and historical trends in trade unionism and industrial relations Accessibly written in a directory format, each country profile describes the political, economic and legal context in which trade unions operate, as well as their historical development up to the present day. Trade Unions of the World also contains profiles on all major international trade union organisations.