Labour relations in the sugar industry of Uttar Pradesh have been more or less similar as in other industries in the country. It is however influenced by certain factors, which are peculiar to this industry. The first is, being the largest organized agro-based industry of Uttar Pradesh; it provides direct employment to over 70,000 people and indirectly supports the livelihood of three million sugar cane growers. Because of this large number of employees, a study of labour relations particularly emerging during the present era of reforms assumes significance. Secondly, the industry...