Ebook: Blacklisted: the Secret War Between Big Business And Union Activists

This is a story of a bitter struggle, in which collusion with the UK police and security services resulted in victimization, violence and unemployment, with terrible effects on families and communities. Drawing on first-hand accounts of the workers, Blacklisted reveals how, when major construction projects were unionized, those involved were unlawfully targeted. Includes international perspectives on the practice of blacklisting.;Foreword; Preface; Introduction; 1; A foot in the door; Chapter 1 endnotes; 2; Conduct which kills freedom; Chapter 2 Endnotes; 3; Blood on their hands; Chapter 3 Endnotes; 4; Angry -- so angry; Chapter 4 Endnotes; 5; Out of time and out of order; Chapter 5 Endnotes; 6; The gift that kept on giving; Chapter 6 Endnotes; 7; How they blacklisted the Olympics; Chapter 7 Endnotes; 8; How much did the unions know?; Chapter 8 Endnotes; 9; Under constant watch; Chapter 9 Endnotes; 10; Own Up! Clean Up! Pay Up!; Chapter 10 Endnotes; Appendix I; Appendix II; Appendix III