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Emergence of Political Unionism in Economies of British Colonial Origin: The Cases of Jamaica and Trinidad

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. What were the circumstances under which political unionism has emerged in economies of British colonial origin, such as Jamaica and Trinidad? The hypothesis tested is that the political activities of trade unions in such economies played a role in the process of economic development, helping to achieve political independence and then economic growth. But at that stage political unionism is found to be incompatible with needed acceleration of growth rates. A significant deterioration in economic and social conditions produced a crisis and the unions traded support for the parties for some control over economic and social policy. This gave the political leaders the power they needed to negotiate for independence but, in Jamaica, it changed the focus and character of the labor movement.

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  • Caswell L. Johnson, 1980. "Emergence of Political Unionism in Economies of British Colonial Origin: The Cases of Jamaica and Trinidad," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 39(2), pages 151-164, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:39:y:1980:i:2:p:151-164
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.1980.tb01624.x
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