First, choose two different unions (preferably within the same sector or in similar forms of work) that have contrasting forms of unionism (e.g. business unionism and social unionism) or politics (e.g. strategic voting and supporting a single political party).
Second, give a comparative analysis of their different forms of unionism and politics. In particular, how has each of their different forms of unionism influenced the demands they prioritize?
How has their different forms of unionism impacted the kinds of tactics and strategies they use in pursuing these demands? How have their different forms of unionism inspired different forms of political activity?
Which forms of unionism, strategy, and politics have proven more successful and why? What are the implications of your conclusions, if any, for the labour movement as a whole?
