Between 1934 and 1939 a wave of violent strikes and riots swept across the Caribbean. Roger Seifert explores how British political parties, trade unions and pressure groups of the labour movement responded to these colonial struggles.
Using diverse primary sources Seifert shows similarities between these disputes and solidarity (or otherwise) with Caribbean workers. The book explores deep ideological divisions on labour, colonialism and political rights within the British Left, which still shape politics today. A timely study of racism, empire and class, this is essential reading for anyone interested in labour history, trade unionism and global inequality.
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
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978-1-5292-5099-2 (9781529250992)
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Roger Seifert is Emeritus Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Wolverhampton
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Professor of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, Wolverhampton University.
Preface
1. Revolt and Reform
2. Strike Causes: Practical and Political
3. Labouring for Others
4. 'Early Warning Bubbles' 1934-36
5. The Cauldron Boils Over, 1937-39
6. The British Labour Movement's Reaction to the West Indian Strikes and Riots
7. Solidarity Forever?
