In the post-war period, when the contours of a National Government were becoming apparent, the political rivalry within the trade unions became even more acute. The Congress tried to influence the AITUC and its unions to work along Gandhian lines and in support of the Congress. But by then the […]
CHAPTER 5 – LABOUR MOVEMENTS IN INDIA
It was felt by Many trade union leaders that the division in their ranks was creating problems for their political and economic struggles. Therefore, there were attempts for unity immediately after the splits. As the beginning, the Railway Unions and some unaffiliated unions united with the International Federation of Trade […]
LABOUR MOVEMENTS IN INDIA The beginning of the second half of the 19th century heralded the entry of modern industry in India. The presence of colonialism in India gave a distinctive touch to the Indian working-class movement. The Indian working class had to face two basic antagonistic forces-an imperialist political […]