Labour and the Decolonization Struggle in Trinidad and Tobago.
Teelucksingh, J.
Labour and the Decolonization Struggle in Trinidad and Tobago. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (249 pages) - Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies . - Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies .
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Introduction: Labour in the Nineteenth Century -- 1 The Pioneers: Organized Labour, 1894-1920 -- 2 Early Years: The Trinidad Workingmen's Association -- 3 Involvement of Labour in Politics, 1925-1938 -- 4 Labour's Voices in the Legislative Council, 1925-1938 -- 5 Rise of the Trinidad Labour Party -- 6 Demands for Self-Government and Federation -- Conclusion -- Appendices -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
This book provides evidence that Labour in Trinidad and Tobago played a vital role in undermining British colonialism and advocating for federation and self-government. Furthermore, there is emphasis on the pioneering efforts of the Labour movement in party politics, social justice, and working class solidarity.
9781137462336
History, Modern.
Electronic books.
JV61-152
Labour and the Decolonization Struggle in Trinidad and Tobago. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (249 pages) - Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies . - Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies .
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Introduction: Labour in the Nineteenth Century -- 1 The Pioneers: Organized Labour, 1894-1920 -- 2 Early Years: The Trinidad Workingmen's Association -- 3 Involvement of Labour in Politics, 1925-1938 -- 4 Labour's Voices in the Legislative Council, 1925-1938 -- 5 Rise of the Trinidad Labour Party -- 6 Demands for Self-Government and Federation -- Conclusion -- Appendices -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
This book provides evidence that Labour in Trinidad and Tobago played a vital role in undermining British colonialism and advocating for federation and self-government. Furthermore, there is emphasis on the pioneering efforts of the Labour movement in party politics, social justice, and working class solidarity.
9781137462336
History, Modern.
Electronic books.
JV61-152