Building Alternatives: The Story of India’s Oldest Construction Workers’ Cooperative

Description

Author: T.M. Thomas
Genre: Labor Studies / Social History / Non-Fiction
Publisher: LeftWord Books
Publication Year: 2020
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 9789380118468

Building Alternatives tells the inspiring story of India’s oldest construction workers’ cooperative, tracing its evolution, struggles, and successes. T.M. Thomas highlights how collective action, labor solidarity, and innovative thinking enabled construction workers to challenge exploitation, secure livelihoods, and create a sustainable model for worker-led enterprises.

The book combines historical research, interviews, and first-hand accounts to offer a comprehensive picture of labor organization, social justice, and cooperative movements in India. It sheds light on how workers can transform their circumstances through unity, vision, and perseverance, offering lessons for both labor activists and policymakers.