About the Union
An independent, democratic workers’ movement since 1948
Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS) was founded in Calcutta on 24-26 December 1948, when over 600 delegates representing 427 unions took the historic decision to build a workers' organisation free from the control of government, employers and political parties. Today HMS is a national trade union centre with more than 90 lakh members across 20+ states. The Haryana State Council is the state unit of this movement, representing workers and employees in the industries, establishments and services of Haryana.
Why the Union was formed
In the years just after Independence, the major trade union centres functioned as labour wings of political parties. The founders believed the labour movement must follow policies solely in the interest of Indian workers - cooperating with national development while constructively opposing anti-labour policies. HMS was born of that conviction. The Haryana State Council works to organise, educate and empower workers in the state's fast-growing industrial belts - Faridabad, Gurugram, Panipat, Sonipat, Yamunanagar and beyond.
Our Objectives
- Free, independent and democratic trade unionism - free from government, employers and political parties
- Better wages, social security and working conditions for workers
- Industrial democracy, workers' education and the cooperative movement
- Collective bargaining and dialogue with management and government
- Campaigns against child labour and social evils; gender awareness and environmental protection
- Participation in the country's socio-economic transformation with social justice
Our Vision
A united, independent and democratic workers' movement that protects the rights of every worker in Haryana, ensures dignity at work and contributes to the all-round development of workers and their families with social justice.
Core Values
- Unity
- Democracy
- Dignity
- Transparency
- Justice
- Welfare
Part of a national movement
Hind Mazdoor Sabha across India
HMS is one of India’s largest central trade union organisations — independent of government, employers and political parties. Figures below are as published by the HMS National Centre.
- 1948
- Founded in Calcutta
- 91,86,775
- Members nationwide
- 649
- Affiliated unions
- 20+
- State councils
Our Journey
Our Journey
Timeline entries are maintained by the Union office. Placeholder entries are shown until records are added.
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1941
Indian Federation of Labour (IFL) founded
The M.N. Roy-inspired independent IFL — one of the streams that later formed HMS.
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1948
Hind Mazdoor Panchayat (HMP) formed
Socialists who left the Congress formed HMP in mid-1948.
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24–26 दिसंबर 1948
Foundation of Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Calcutta
Over 600 delegates from 427 unions (6 lakh+ members) founded an independent, democratic trade union centre. First President: Com. R.S. Ruikar; General Secretary: Com. Ashok Mehta.
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[वर्ष]
Formation of the Haryana State Council
[Add the year and details of the State Council's formation from Union records]
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2008
Sixty years of HMS
Grew from 6 lakh to over 55 lakh members without being part of any political party.
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2018
70th Foundation Day of HMS
The 70th Foundation Day was celebrated with labour leaders from across the country.
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आज
Present leadership & future vision
105 affiliated unions and 41,000+ members in Haryana — with the goal of reaching every industrial belt in the state.
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