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The article examines the prospects for trade-unions in the twenty-first century. It looks at the reduction of the influence of industrial trade unions trying to survive in the capitalist sector, the impact of globalization on the unions' political influence, and the emergence of an ideological cap in twentieth-century trade unionism. Additional topics include unions' emphasis on salary over employee ownership, as well as international union relations.

The article presents commentary on contemporary politics within Great Britain and Europe as of the year 2000, focusing on the shifts seen within the Conservative and Liberal Parties, particularly in policies concerning immigrants in Europe. Subjects addressed include exploitation of the surge of refugees for electoral advantages, campaigns against foreigners in Italy and Austria, and the rejection of an alliance with racism by French President Jacques Chirac.

A literary criticism of the novel "No Love for Johnnie," by Wilfrid Fienburgh, is presented, focusing on the nature of political novels. Topics include the portrayals of British Labour Party ministers of parliament (MPs) in the novel, the novel's observations on the sexual behavior of MPs, and the roles of politicians as authors.

Focuses on developments related to politics in Russia. Wars fought by the country between 1700 and 1870; Impact of western intelligentsia; Effect of Bolshevik on western civilization; Contributions to Western culture; Definition of Russia as a European nation through culture.

The article seeks to explain why trade unions in Great Britain are losing their political importance as of 1999. The author's experiences as a trade unionist are cited. The diminished power of labor issues is analyzed. The need for trade unions to change to represent the new proletariat is then advocated.

The article offers a look at the two eras of the postwar political economy which preceded third way politics. Subjects discussed include the anniversary of the beginning of the Marshall Plan era in post-war global politics, security as the core concept associated with the Marshall Plan era, and the practice of the right-wing governments during the Chicago-Pinochet era of 1973-1998.

The article comments on the global capitalism movement in Europe as of 1998. Subjects discussed include the deconstruction of national identity, the impact of privatization and commodification on social relations, and the revival of what the author describes as the old political fight between progress and reaction.

Discusses the national issues involved in the 1994 elections of the European Parliament in Great Britain. Dominance of European issues; Key issues in the intergovernmental conference (IGC) in 1996; Future of the European economic policy; Issue of sovereignty raised in the Maastricht debate.

This article focuses on trade unions in Europe. A decade ago, the term `Europe' was one of abuse for most British trade unionists. There was little experience of British unions or groups of workers making common cause with unions in Europe. The TUC was an important member of both the International Confederation of Trade Unions and the European Trade Union Confederation but during the 1970s and 1980s the TUC congress regularly adopted motions expressing hostility to British membership of the European Economic Community. By 1990 a revolution had taken place. Major unions such as the General Municipal and Boilermakers union and the Manufacturing Science and Finance union produced impressive reports setting out the ways the two unions hoped to be active in Europe.

Assesses the feasibility of international codes of conduct for transnational corporations, taken from the viewpoint of Northern labor unions. Enforcement of a social clause; International bodies; Multinational corporations; International trade union networks.

The article focuses on the politics in Great Britain under the Labour Party as of 1997, reflecting on the status of socialism in the nation. Subjects addressed include an overview of the institutions of the labor market, an outline of the classical English socialist model, and cross-overs of the aims of the twentieth century socialist and the twenty-first century leftist.

The article discusses several problems confronting the Labour Party in Great Britain as of 1996. Topics addressed include discussion of the need for a framework of ideas that reflect or embody economic and social relations, the shaping of politics and economics, and isolation from ideas strengthened by the rejection of the baby-boom generation of intellectuals from Wilson-Callaghan era of Labourism.

The article provides comments on the controversies involving Germany's Bundesbank and Great Britain's Bank of England. Topics discussed include pressure on European nations to modernize their financial institutions due to the proposed single currency in the region, the need for the Bundesbank to surrender some power to Europe and the Bank of England's need to regain some power over the use to which money it nominally controls is actually put.

The article profiles author and interpreter Jacques Attali, the former president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BERD). Topics include France's banking industry and several prominent figures therein including Sigmung Warburg, Attali's book "Verbatim," and French political and economic aspects under the government of Francois Mitterrand.

The article examines the economy of some countries in Europe. Great Britain, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany and France are characterized by a fully organized administration, integrated education and vocational training system which are laid down by law and administered on a consensual bipartite or tripartite basis. They are also producing money-making ideas and their entrepreneurial skills are highly recognized. However, it is revealed that the productivity of manufacturing industry in Great Britain was just two-thirds to those in Netherlands during the 1980s. It is predicted that democratic socialism lies in the democratic productionist economies. It is suggested that the politics of education, skills and training should be given a focus.

The article focuses on government and politics of the European Union in light of Great Britain's Labour party victory in 1997. The article looks at failures of the democratic revolutions 150 years ago in Europe, the survival of the European Union, as well as the political and democratic environment of Switzerland.

The article reflects on the future of the Labor Party in Great Britain, while addressing how the party can escape its past. It looks at the history of Britain's Labour Party and how the British government can go about establishing a form of politics that fosters social and cultural space for citizens and the collective community. Also mentioned is the significance of politician Denis Healey and Prime Minister Clement Attlee in British politics.

The article discusses his critical forecasting of the future of political values and political participation in Great Britain. The author discusses the ways in which the right and left political perspectives have been represented in the U.S. and Great Britain through the 1990s, the reading and interpretation of Thomas Paine's book "The Rights of Man" by teenage students, as well as Great Britain's growing economic inequalities.

Offers a response to the article "Freedom in Practice," which appeared in the April-June 1976 issue of the journal "The Political Quarterly." Inaccuracy in the number of members within the NUJ; Emphasis on press freedom; Comment on the rights of journalists.

The article focuses on left-leaning politics in relation to the labor markets and taxation policies in Europe and Great Britain. Topics include a discussion about workplace policies related to working time, the family unit as a liberal political concern, and the role of nationalism in socialist governments.