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THE VICTORY OF MARKET DEMOCRACY HAS NOT LED TO ANY MATERIAL OR SOCIAL IMPROVEMENT FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION. LABOR STANDARDS OFTEN REMAIN APPALLING. THIS ARTICLE OFFERS SUGGESTIONS ON ENFORCING A SOCIAL CLAUSE. IT EXPLORES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF INTERNATIONAL BODIES, AND MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS, AND THE FEASIBILITY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION NETWORKS.

A decade ago, the term 'Europe' was one of abuse for most British trade unionists. By 1990, major unions such as the GMB and MSF had produced reports setting out ways in which unions could be active in Europe. Major turning points include the dying down of the Cold War; the Polish union 'Solidarity', and the Delors anti-Thatcher platform. (SJK)