Leading Labor: Unions, Politics, and Protest in New Democracies

Variation in the level and quality of labor mobilization after the fall of authoritarian regimes has been underestimated. Evidence from Bulgaria, Poland, and Russia demonstrates variation across countries, across movements within countries, and in the behavior of the same movements over time. To und...

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Published in:Comparative politics 2004-04, Vol.36 (3), p.253-272
Main Author: Robertson, Graeme B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alliances
Argentina
Bulgaria
Coalitions
Comparative politics
Confederation
Cross cultural studies
Democracy
Democratization
Demonstrations & protests
Economic competition
Globalization
International relations
Labor protests
Labor unions
Labour movements
Poland
Political Parties
Political protests
Political science
Politics
Postcommunism
Regime transition
Regional studies
Russia
Solidarity
Spain
Trade unions
Unions
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Summary:Variation in the level and quality of labor mobilization after the fall of authoritarian regimes has been underestimated. Evidence from Bulgaria, Poland, and Russia demonstrates variation across countries, across movements within countries, and in the behavior of the same movements over time. To understand this variation, it is necessary to look at how competition between labor unions interacts with coalitions between unions and political parties. Comparison with Spain and Argentina supports the wider relevance of these mechanisms. Finally, it is necessary to consider the conditions under which competition between unions and strong alliances with political parties are likely to emerge in new democracies.
ISSN:0010-4159
2151-6227
DOI:10.2307/4150130