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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14121/2921| Title: | Interview of Amal Dutta |
| Authors: | Jha, Krishna |
| Keywords: | Summary of Transcript Biographical Sketch Electro-Steel Mazdoor Union Trade Unions Calcutta |
| Issue Date: | 9-Feb-2003 |
| Abstract: | Interview of Amal Dutta. He was the General Secretary of the Electro-Steel Mazdoor Union at Kharda, Bengal, Calcutta. Born in Bangladesh, he initially was active in unionisation in the Titagarh Paper Mills, when still a student. After studies, worked in tramways for some time, and agitated against the increase in fare. At the same time, he joined the Bhartiya Iron and Steel Workers Union. In 1958-59 campaigned successfully against the policy of divide-and-rule of the Management, through introduction of separate holidays for Bengali and Bihari workers. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14121/2921 |
| Appears in Collections: | Interviews |
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