Der renitente Held

Review of labour disputes in the USSR over three decades, 1953 to 1983 - outlines general trends in social development; discusses causes and issues of revolts and strikes in forced labour camps, spontaneous labour movements protesting against working conditions, the role of dissidents, freedom of expression, freedom of association, human rights, etc.; describes evolution and aims of free and independent trade unions (esp. The KLEBANOV group and SMOT). ILO mentioned. Bibliography and references.