Can I read Munnar Tea Workers on EtoBox?
Munnar Tea Workers by KT Rammohan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is Munnar Tea Workers about?
The document discusses the history of tea plantation labor struggles in Munnar, India. It provides context on the landscape and ecology of the region before discussing the history of settlement and transition to a tourist economy. The most recent labor dispute was resolved with a 30% wage increase, though workers were seeking 115%. The outcome favors management and workers received the least gains. The landscape and its protection are also important issues for the region beyond just labor.
- Author
- KT Rammohan
- Language
- EN