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The Development of African Unionism

In: The Political Role of International Trades Unions

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  • Gary K. Busch

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The importance of African unionism was not merely its role in the expanding industrial and service bases of the nation but also the important role played by these unions in the process of national self-determination. The African labour movements played a vital role in creating a sense of national identity. They worked closely with the nationalist political parties in pressing for a rapid decolonisation. They developed ties with trades unions in other African states and with inter-African political groupings. Within the French colonial areas of the AOF (French West Africa) and the AEF (French Equatorial Africa) these inter-African ties were strong. Gradually, especially in East Africa and Central Africa there were increased links among trades unions operating within the British colonies. For a long time, however, there were few links between anglophone and francophone African unionists.

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  • Gary K. Busch, 1983. "The Development of African Unionism," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: The Political Role of International Trades Unions, chapter 6, pages 83-100, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-349-05579-1_7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-05579-1_7
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