TY  - BOOK
AU  - Teelucksingh,J.
TI  - Labour and the Decolonization Struggle in Trinidad and Tobago
T2  - Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies
SN  - 9781137462336
AV  - JV61-152 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - London
PB  - Palgrave Macmillan UK
KW  - History, Modern
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
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ER  -