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Not knowing the UK very well, but you have had and still have strong unions with political representation through the Labour party. If labour isn't organised yo
by Thlom 8y ago
Not knowing the UK very well, but you have had and still have strong unions with political representation through the Labour party. If labour isn't organised you will not get good (for the working class) policy. Politics is the formal battle of interests and if labour doesn't show up to the fight, the capital owners wins on walkover.
- jdietrich 8y agoOur trade unions were kneecapped by Thatcher back in the 80s. A Labour government introduced the minimum wage, but the current Conservative government is progressively increasing it from £6.50 in 2015 to £9 by 2020. Employment tribunals were introduced in 1996 by a Conservative government; a Conservative government introduced relatively high fees in 2013, but this was overturned by the Supreme Court last year. Unions are part of the picture, but they're a reflection of a broader political culture. Trade unions can't turn the electorate socialist, but a socialist electorate can build strong trade unions.