Books by Daniel Blackburn
Trade Unions of the World, 8th Edition, 2021
Trade Unions of the World is the essential guide to trade unions and trade unionism in more than ... more Trade Unions of the World is the essential guide to trade unions and trade unionism in more than 200 countries and territories around the world, examining the social, political and economic contexts they inhabit. Each country profile includes an overview of the political and economic history of the country or territory and an outline of the development of trade unionism locally, as well as looking at the situation for trade unions and trade union rights today.
This online sample profiles 2 of the countries covered, Belgium and South Africa.
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Published Jan 2021.
744pp. Casebound, hardback
© The International Centre for Trade Union Rights, 2021
ISBN: 978-0-9933556-2-2
An essential resource for trade unionists, labour rights organisations, NGOs, researchers, govern... more An essential resource for trade unionists, labour rights organisations, NGOs, researchers, governments and policy makers, and for anyone interested in the history of labour unions, the right to organise, freedom of association, and worker's organisations around the world.
The new edition contains 198 country profiles, with:
• an up-to-date directory database 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
Each country profile in the encyclopaedia is a labour movement fact file and describes the political, economic and legal context in which trade unions operate, outlines key facets of labour law, and looks at the historical development of unions up to the present day. The global compendium contains data on thousands of unions. Trade Unions of the World also contains profiles on all major international trade union organisations.
To order, visit ICTUR's website: http://www.ictur.org/TUW.html
Published June 2016. 678pp, softcover.
© The International Centre for Trade Union Rights 2016
ISBN: 978-0-9933556-0-8
Papers by Daniel Blackburn
Gekkan ZENROREN, 2020
"Right-wing populism caused by the failure of neoliberalism: Impact on workers' rights and basic ... more "Right-wing populism caused by the failure of neoliberalism: Impact on workers' rights and basic human rights", translated by Zenroren (http://www.zenroren.gr.jp/jp/english/index.html)
In 2012 the Employers Group crudely halted the work of a key committee of the International Labou... more In 2012 the Employers Group crudely halted the work of a key committee of the International Labour Conference with an argument attempting to strip the right to strike from the concept of freedom of association.
This article explores events at the 2015 meeting in which the fundamental right of workers to take strike action was confirmed, and the Employers agreed to allow the ILO to resume its full supervisory role with respect to the ratification and implementation of international labour standards.
The Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF) was established in 1957. It is the largest trade union... more The Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF) was established in 1957. It is the largest trade union centre in the Arab world, and throughout most of its existence the ETUF enjoyed a legally prescribed monopoly single
trade union structure, under which all unions were required to belong to it. This article examines the struggle for democracy in Egypt and its labour movement before, during and after the 'Arab Spring'.
In June 2014, a ground-breaking resolution was adopted by the Human Rights Council that establish... more In June 2014, a ground-breaking resolution was adopted by the Human Rights Council that established an Inter-Governmental Working Group to develop an ‘international legally binding instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human
rights’.6 Such a ‘binding instrument’, or treaty, has the potential to take an important next step on the path towards remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuses.
Seeking to contribute to the mandate of the Inter-Governmental Working Group on business and human rights, this report provides more concrete evidence of continuing obstacles to access to remedy, reiterating the persisting remedy gap that a treaty might help to close. It also sets out
arguments for practical reforms, arguing that the UN negotiations for a binding treaty offer a clear opportunity to improve access to remedy for victims.
The report focuses specific attention on policy and legal developments in the European Union (EU). It identifies whether and in what way a UN treaty on business and human rights could complement and improve policy development and action at the national level to address barriers to remedy, as well as setting the framework for harmonising key elements of law.
This report analyses five well-known cases of business-related human rights abuse, setting out the specific legal and practical problems that serve as barriers to justice in each of these cases. The cases profiled here are well-documented examples of some of the adverse impacts of business on human rights. For each example, the barriers that victims face in seeking remedy are examined.
Recommendations are made for international legal reform that could potentially break down these barriers. Each analysis concludes with an overview of elements that should be included in a draft treaty to address these problems.
International Union Rights
International Union Rights, 2015
International Union Rights, 2015
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This online sample profiles 2 of the countries covered, Belgium and South Africa.
Order the full book from :
Published Jan 2021.
744pp. Casebound, hardback
© The International Centre for Trade Union Rights, 2021
ISBN: 978-0-9933556-2-2
The new edition contains 198 country profiles, with:
• an up-to-date directory database 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
Each country profile in the encyclopaedia is a labour movement fact file and describes the political, economic and legal context in which trade unions operate, outlines key facets of labour law, and looks at the historical development of unions up to the present day. The global compendium contains data on thousands of unions. Trade Unions of the World also contains profiles on all major international trade union organisations.
To order, visit ICTUR's website: http://www.ictur.org/TUW.html
Published June 2016. 678pp, softcover.
© The International Centre for Trade Union Rights 2016
ISBN: 978-0-9933556-0-8
Papers by Daniel Blackburn
This article explores events at the 2015 meeting in which the fundamental right of workers to take strike action was confirmed, and the Employers agreed to allow the ILO to resume its full supervisory role with respect to the ratification and implementation of international labour standards.
trade union structure, under which all unions were required to belong to it. This article examines the struggle for democracy in Egypt and its labour movement before, during and after the 'Arab Spring'.
rights’.6 Such a ‘binding instrument’, or treaty, has the potential to take an important next step on the path towards remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuses.
Seeking to contribute to the mandate of the Inter-Governmental Working Group on business and human rights, this report provides more concrete evidence of continuing obstacles to access to remedy, reiterating the persisting remedy gap that a treaty might help to close. It also sets out
arguments for practical reforms, arguing that the UN negotiations for a binding treaty offer a clear opportunity to improve access to remedy for victims.
The report focuses specific attention on policy and legal developments in the European Union (EU). It identifies whether and in what way a UN treaty on business and human rights could complement and improve policy development and action at the national level to address barriers to remedy, as well as setting the framework for harmonising key elements of law.
This report analyses five well-known cases of business-related human rights abuse, setting out the specific legal and practical problems that serve as barriers to justice in each of these cases. The cases profiled here are well-documented examples of some of the adverse impacts of business on human rights. For each example, the barriers that victims face in seeking remedy are examined.
Recommendations are made for international legal reform that could potentially break down these barriers. Each analysis concludes with an overview of elements that should be included in a draft treaty to address these problems.
This online sample profiles 2 of the countries covered, Belgium and South Africa.
Order the full book from :
Published Jan 2021.
744pp. Casebound, hardback
© The International Centre for Trade Union Rights, 2021
ISBN: 978-0-9933556-2-2
The new edition contains 198 country profiles, with:
• an up-to-date directory database 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
Each country profile in the encyclopaedia is a labour movement fact file and describes the political, economic and legal context in which trade unions operate, outlines key facets of labour law, and looks at the historical development of unions up to the present day. The global compendium contains data on thousands of unions. Trade Unions of the World also contains profiles on all major international trade union organisations.
To order, visit ICTUR's website: http://www.ictur.org/TUW.html
Published June 2016. 678pp, softcover.
© The International Centre for Trade Union Rights 2016
ISBN: 978-0-9933556-0-8
This article explores events at the 2015 meeting in which the fundamental right of workers to take strike action was confirmed, and the Employers agreed to allow the ILO to resume its full supervisory role with respect to the ratification and implementation of international labour standards.
trade union structure, under which all unions were required to belong to it. This article examines the struggle for democracy in Egypt and its labour movement before, during and after the 'Arab Spring'.
rights’.6 Such a ‘binding instrument’, or treaty, has the potential to take an important next step on the path towards remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuses.
Seeking to contribute to the mandate of the Inter-Governmental Working Group on business and human rights, this report provides more concrete evidence of continuing obstacles to access to remedy, reiterating the persisting remedy gap that a treaty might help to close. It also sets out
arguments for practical reforms, arguing that the UN negotiations for a binding treaty offer a clear opportunity to improve access to remedy for victims.
The report focuses specific attention on policy and legal developments in the European Union (EU). It identifies whether and in what way a UN treaty on business and human rights could complement and improve policy development and action at the national level to address barriers to remedy, as well as setting the framework for harmonising key elements of law.
This report analyses five well-known cases of business-related human rights abuse, setting out the specific legal and practical problems that serve as barriers to justice in each of these cases. The cases profiled here are well-documented examples of some of the adverse impacts of business on human rights. For each example, the barriers that victims face in seeking remedy are examined.
Recommendations are made for international legal reform that could potentially break down these barriers. Each analysis concludes with an overview of elements that should be included in a draft treaty to address these problems.