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October 1990, Vol. 113, No. 10
South African trade unions: a historical account, 1970-90
Jerome T. Barrett
Formerly with the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Management Relations and Cooperative Programs
Anne Finbarr Mullins
Industrial relations consultant in Johannesburg, South Africa
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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