A History of the National Graphical Association
1st Edition
Published on 24. September 2025
612 pages
978-1-040-43144-3 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1990 and written with full access to the official records of the NGA, this book provides a remarkably detailed history of one of Britain's most democratic and industrially effective trades unions. The author describes and analyses the evolution and development of the NGA from 1948 to 1989. This is, however, more than a study of one trade union. It provides unparalleled insight into post-war industrial relations in the general printing and newspaper industry and a unique account and analysis of the impact of the most radical industrial revolution ever experienced in these industries. It also stands alone as a fascinating inquiry into the anatomy of union mergers.
The book is arranged in four parts. The first deals with the NGA and its founding unions' relationship with other printing unions, the formation of the NGA in 1964, and the formation of the NGA (1982) in March 1982. The second part deals with the decision-making and financial structure of the NGA, whilst the third part analyses its relationship with the TUC and the Labour Party. The final part deals with the relationship with employers, and covers such central issue as wages, hours of work, holidays, pensions and women's issues.
A History of the National Graphical Association will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of industrial relations, labour history and contemporary British politics.
The book is arranged in four parts. The first deals with the NGA and its founding unions' relationship with other printing unions, the formation of the NGA in 1964, and the formation of the NGA (1982) in March 1982. The second part deals with the decision-making and financial structure of the NGA, whilst the third part analyses its relationship with the TUC and the Labour Party. The final part deals with the relationship with employers, and covers such central issue as wages, hours of work, holidays, pensions and women's issues.
A History of the National Graphical Association will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of industrial relations, labour history and contemporary British politics.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
File size
11,88 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-43144-3 (9781040431443)
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John Gennard
A History of the National Graphical Association
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09/2025
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Person
John Gennard (1944-2011) was at the time of original publication, Professor of Industrial Relations and Dean of Strathclyde Business School.
Content
Preface. Foreword by Tony Dubbins. 1. The Printing Industry in 1950 and 1989 Part I: Inter-Union Relationships 2. The Formation of the NGA: Its Causes 3. The Founding Unions of the NGA: Relationships with Other Print Unions 4. The Actual Formation of the NGA 5. The Formation of the NGA (1982): General Causes 6. The Actual Formation of the NGA (1982) Part II: Constitutional and Financial Structure 7. Decision-Making Structure Developments 8. The Financial Structure of the NGA Part III: The Wider Trade Union and Labour Movement 9. Relationships with Wider Print Union Bodies 10. Relations with Trades Union Congress 11. Relationship with the Labour Party Part IV: Relationships with Employers 12. The General Printing Trade and Provincial Newspaper Employers: (1) Wages and Hours Movements, 1948-89 13. The General Printing Trade and Provincial Newspaper Employers: (2) Other Employment Conditions and Training 14. New Technology Disputes 15. National Newspaper Employers 16. Relationships with Other Employers. Appendixes. Index.
