The chapters in this book explore the nature of the relationships between state and non-state actors in an evolving global economic order, where both strive to continue the same system of economic production under new conditions

This volume examines the possibilities and obstacles to transnational solidarity in a period of global restructuring. It brings together a range of international and transnational case studies, examining successful and failed transnational solidarity covering inter-trade union co-operation as...

pt. 1. Introduction and conceptual considerations -- pt. 2. Trade union solidarity across borders? -- pt. 3. Transnational solidarity involving trade unions and social movements -- pt. 4. Transnational solidarity in defence of the public sector -- pt. 5. Trade union : social movement cooperation...