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October 1990

South African trade unions: a historical account, 1970-90

Jerome T. Barrett, Anne Finbarr Mullins

The South African trade union movement is in a state of transition; as unions move closer into the political arena, speculations and uncertainties abound. This article provides a historical overview of trade unions in South Africa from 1970 to 1990.

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