The Society for Labour and Development was founded in 2006. The SLD believes that a democratic and just society can only be built through economic development and equitable sharing of the gains of development; through institutionalizing the democratic rights of workers' and marginalized peoples' organizations in sites of production and governance; through international solidarity based on mutual respect and equality; and through a democratization of global economic and political regimes.

The SLD engages in its work through collaboration and coalition-building, with a focus on the rights of workers and marginalised people. Based in India, it works at the grassroots and believes in an Asian framework for engaging internationally.

The Society collaborates with Jobs with Justice, a US-based labour rights and social justice organization, to develop a grassroots model for international solidarity based on principles of respect, reciprocity, and local autonomy

Board

Rajiv Agarwal,Chair
Anannya Bhattacharjee,Secretary
M. Sajitha, Joint Secretary
Sheeba Mathew, Treasurer
S. Sakthivel
Shena Gamat

Staff, Interns and Volunteers

The SLD has part-time and full-time staff in Delhi and Gurgaon. University students are welcome to work at SLD interns. The SLD welcomes volunteers of various ages and backgrounds.