Worker Cooperatives in India

Timothy Kerswell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government and Public Administration at the University of Macau SAR, China. Along with this book, he is the author of numerous articles and book chapters. His research interests include the political economy of India and China, imperialism, Indian politics and political history, informal labour in Asia, labour and migration policy, and Marxist political thought. He previously worked for the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship on labour market policy, and for the trade union United Voice as a researcher. Surendra Pratap is a lifelong labour activist with a wealth of experience in India's labour movement. He is the director of the Centre for Workers Education, New Delhi, and the author of numerous books, policy papers, research articles and book chapters dealing primarily with workers and working class movements.

Introduction.- Chapter 1 India’s ‘Informal Sector’: Demystifying A Problematic Concept.- Chapter 2 The Rise and Fall of the Chhattisgarh Mines Shramik Sangh and Its Cooperative Movement.- Chapter 3 The Alcond Employees Industrial Co-operative Society Limited.- Chapter 4 Neoliberal Organizations produce Neoliberal Cooperatives: A Case Study of SEWA Rachaita.- Chapter 5 Neoliberalism vs. Village Collectivism: A Success Story From An Indian Village.- Chapter 6 Conclusion – Learning the Lessons of India’s Collective Labour Institutions.