Background
European Labor Unions by
Call Number: ILR Reference HD6657 .E91ISBN: 031326371XPublication Date: 1992-12-01European Labor Unions provides a picture of the evolution of trade unionism in Europe. It includes 31 national chapters representing all European countries at the time the book was planned in 1988, with the exception of Andorra, Liechtenstein, and Monaco, but including such countries as Turkey, Iceland, and Yugoslavia. Additionally, there is a chapter on European regional organizations. Although coverage is selective, country chapters generally include profiles of all important national trade union federations and confederations, and of individual unions representing the most significant ideological and political variants, as well as some of the major national occupational sectors.St. James Encyclopedia of Labor History Worldwide by
Call Number: ILR Reference HD4839 .S74 2003ISBN: 1558625429Publication Date: 2003-08-18Provides in-depth analysis of more than 300 key events in labor history over the last 200 years, focusing on the relevance of these events to both the labor movement as a whole and to societal changes around the world. Each entry, written and signed by an expert in the field, includes a description of the event, information about the key players involved and discusses the event in historical context.
Articles
- LabordocProvides international coverage of labour topics including employment, labour relations, labour law, working conditions, vocational training, social security, occupational safety and health, women workers, child labour, migrant workers, economic and social rights, and all labour-related aspects of economic and social development.
- PAIS InternationalInternational coverage of public policy literature in economics, government, law, international business, political science and public administration.
Statistics
- ILOSTATThe ILO's database of statistics, contains over 100 indicators covering more than 230 countries and economies. The Yearly indicators dataset contains standardized indicators for purposes of greater comparability across countries and relies heavily on the official submission of data by national authorities. The Short term indicators dataset contains monthly, quarterly and semi-annual data drawn from official websites of national authorities and is updated on a monthly basis. Additional data and tools are available from the site. Strike and lockout data is under the Industrial Relations subject heading.
- Labour Conflicts DataverseProvides public access to downloadable data files on strikes, lockouts and other labor conflicts around the globe and across time periods. Hosted by the International Institute of Social History.
- Strike map of Europe (from European Trade Union Institute)This strike map shows the average days not worked due to industrial action per 1,000 employees in the periods 2000-2009 and 2010-2020. You can use the menu on the right-hand side of the page to view data by country.
Statistics by Country - Australia
- Industrial Disputes, 2004-Present (Australian Bureau of Statistics)A monthly report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It includes work stoppage statistics on number, duration, employees involved, working days lost, industry, and region.
- Industrial Disputes, Australia (Australian Bureau of Statistics)Call Number: ILR Library HD5450 .A24A monthly report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics from 1983 - 2003. It includes work stoppage statistics on number, duration, employees involved, working days lost, industry, and region.
Statistics by Country - Canada
- Canadian Strikes Subject Guide (Univ. of Toronto)A comprehensive research guide compiled by the University of Toronto's College of Industrial Relations and Human Resources Library. Contains links to resources for historical strikes, work stoppage statistics, labor legislation, and more.
- Strikes and Lockouts in CanadaCall Number: ILR Library HD5327 .A5A yearly publication by the Canadian Department of Labour. Contains work stoppage statistics on number, duration, time loss, industry and region as well as a list of major strikes that includes their causes, outcomes, and number of workers involved. Coverage from 1947-1963, 1965-1976, and 1978-1985.
Statistics by Country - France
- Strikes in France, 1830-1968 byCall Number: ILR Library HD5374 .S55ISBN: 0521202930Publication Date: 1974-08-15A statistically driven study of historical strikes in France.
Statistics by Country - India
- IndiastatProvides India-specific socio-economic statistical facts and figures culled from various secondary level authentic sources. NOTE: Cornell access limited to one user at a time. You must Click on "Login" then "Through IP Login" to gain access.
Statistics by Country - United Kingdom
- Strike MapInspired by strikethreats.org, Strike Map was launched in December 2020 due to the lack of records around the amount of strike action happening across Britain and the Island of Ireland.
- Workplace Disputes and Working Conditions (UK Office for National Statistics)Contains links to contemporary and historical (from 1891) work stoppage statistics in the United Kingdom.
Statistics by Country - China
- China Labor Bulletin - Strike MapThe China Labour Bulletin supports and actively engages with the emergent workers’ movement in China. The linked map tracks strike activity across the country.