Article(electronic)October 8, 2004

The Anchor and the Voice of 10,000 Waterfront Workers: Jamit Singh in the Singapore Story (1954–63)

In: Journal of Southeast Asian studies, Volume 35, Issue 3, p. 459-478

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Abstract

Jamit Singh's legacy as a charismatic trade unionist and political activist on Singapore's waterfront coincided with its changing political developments. He was instrumental in bringing about this change by transforming the dock workers into an effective political force. His subsequent banishment by the People's Action Party government brought an end to a colourful episode in the history of Singapore's harbour.

Languages

English

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

ISSN: 1474-0680

DOI

10.1017/s0022463404000232

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