Two New Books Illuminate Migrant Self-Organization in Europe
Two new books delve into the history and significance of migrant self-organization in Europe. 'Migration, Social Movements, and Self-Organization', edited by Eléna Druilhe and Romain Fathi, explores the topic in West Germany since the 1960s. Meanwhile, 'Migrant Workers' Struggles and Union Activism', edited by Simon Goeke and Caner Tekin, provides a comprehensive overview.
Druilhe and Fathi's book, published by Palgrave Macmillan, highlights the diversity of the research field and the need for further investigation. It traces the historical development of migrant self-organization in West Germany, from early workplace activism to expanded networks driven by family reunification in the 1970s. The struggle for influence within union structures remained ongoing.
Goeke and Tekin's book, published by Böhlau Verlag, presents ten essays, eight focused on West Germany, one on Belgium, and another on East Germany post-1989. The editors, recognized experts in the field, aim to refine key concepts like self-organization through concrete case analyses. The book also covers migrant workers' organizing within unions, participation in strikes, and election rights since the 1950s.
Both books offer valuable insights into migrant self-organization, contributing to the understanding of migrant struggles and union activism. They serve as important resources for further research and discussion in the field.
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