Labour Euroscepticism

Labour Euroscepticism is an excellent book that offers a unique perspective on the ongoing redefinition of organized labour’s views during the evolution of European integration and on contemporary European integration. For anyone who wants to join the conversation on how to tackle the major challenges facing the European Union, it is an essential starting point. -- Ines Wagner, University of Oslo and Harvard University

Despite their strong role, especially in social and economic policy-making, trade unions have often been overlooked in analyses of European integration. In this tightly researched and conceptually sophisticated volume, Darragh Golden fills this gap by providing a detailed analysis of Irish and Italian trade unions’ positions on European integration across the history of the EU. Importantly, he thereby does not only focus on the form of integration, but also its contents and how this informs trade unions’ changing preferences over time. A truly fascinating read, strongly recommended to trade union and European integration scholars alike. -- Andreas Bieler, University of Nottingham

Darragh Golden is an Assistant Professor and Ad Astra Fellow at University College Dublin.