The crucial assumption underlying new Soviet legislation is the existence of common interest of workers and management in production; stressing cooperation, consultation, and creative participation and an increase in the role of trade unions in decision making. (Editor)

The American labor movement and labor groups from other developed nations have recognized the interdependence of the world's economies. Discussed are the AFL-CIO's support for labor in the Soviet Union, policies of developing nations to reduce inflation and the resulting worldwide recession, U.S. auto industry problems, and maintaining labor…