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Changes in Union Culture and Practices

Changes in Union Culture and Practices (intro text)

The debate on the union revitalization also involves re-thinking on the balance between the level of bureaucratization and internal democracy, on the top-down approach and the relationship between union members. The changes in union culture and practices offer alternatives for the interpretation of union goals and strategies. In fact, they are part of major sources for transformation.


  • International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
  • Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD (TUAC)
  • Global Union Federations (GUFs)
  • International Institute for Labour Studies (IILS)
  • Bureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV)