A Short History of Trade Unions

If you ever wondered about the history of trade unions then I recommend this 5 minute 46 second introduction on YouTube. 

Part of my TUC Employment law course work. 

Update: Check out a very good analysis of the more recent history and possible way forward for the movement by James Moher

http://www.historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/trade-unions-and-the-law-history-and-a-way-forward