TY  - BOOK
AU  - Paul D John
TI  - Trade Union leaders and labour movements in india
SN  - 9789390877645
U1  -  331.88  
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Chennai
PB  - MJP
KW  - Trade unions
KW  - India  Labour movements
KW  - India  Labour history
KW  - India  Industrial relations
KW  - India  Labour leaders
KW  - India  Working class
KW  -  India  Labour legislation
N1  - Introduction to Labour Movements in India
Historical roots (pre- and post-independence)
Economic and political context
Formation of Trade Unions
Key historical phases (e.g., colonial period, post-1947 reforms)
Legal frameworks (Trade Union Act, etc.)
Profile of Trade Union Leaders

Biographical profiles of key Indian trade unionists

Regional representation and socio-political affiliations

Ideological and Political Affiliations

Role of leftist, socialist, and communist parties
Influence of Indian National Congress and other political entities
Case Studies of Major Strikes and Movements

Textile, mining, railway, and public sector unions

Landmark labour protests

Trade Unions and Labour Legislation

Evolution of labour laws in India

Union responses to liberalization and globalization

Challenges in the Contemporary Era

Informal sector and unorganized labour

Decline of union influence in the 1990s–2020s

Conclusion and Policy Recommendations

Future of trade unionism in India

Relevance of labour leadership in a changing economy


N2  - This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolution and dynamics of the labour movement in India, with a particular emphasis on the leadership of trade unions and their socio-political significance. It seeks to trace the historical development of trade unions from the early colonial period through the post-independence era, and into the era of economic liberalization
ER  -