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Bread on the Waters: A History of TGWU education 1922-2000
John Fisher
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Description for Bread on the Waters: A History of TGWU education 1922-2000
paperback. This book tells the story of the education programme in the Transport and General Workers Union, from its foundation in 1922 until the end of the 20th century. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJ; HBT; KNG; KNXB2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 136 x 2. Weight in Grams: 464.
John Fisher describes the immense energy and activity associated with the union's education programme, and shows how it has contributed to the union's development over the years, especially in the sustenance it has given to the TGWU's strong shop steward tradition and to the union's internal democracy. As one TGWU leader put it, 'Money spent on education is always bread cast upon the waters. We can't make a tidy balance sheet, as we can with other union benefits. What we can do is show confidence in our members, and have faith in their ability to make good use of ... Read more
John Fisher describes the immense energy and activity associated with the union's education programme, and shows how it has contributed to the union's development over the years, especially in the sustenance it has given to the TGWU's strong shop steward tradition and to the union's internal democracy. As one TGWU leader put it, 'Money spent on education is always bread cast upon the waters. We can't make a tidy balance sheet, as we can with other union benefits. What we can do is show confidence in our members, and have faith in their ability to make good use of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Lawrence And Wishart Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905007073
SKU
V9781905007073
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Ref
99-2
About John Fisher
John Fisher is Director of the Education and International Department of the TGWU.
Reviews for Bread on the Waters: A History of TGWU education 1922-2000
'Every T&G member should read this book.' - Tony Woodley; 'This book shows that education is not only about school, but about learning throughout life and using that learning to build and strengthen trade union organisation and influence. It is indeed a practical demonstration of the value of trade unionism to working people and the wider community.' Jack Jones; ... Read more