The Bengal Hawkers Association is a trade union of hawkers in West Bengal, India. It is affiliated with the Trade Union Coordination Centre. It was founded in 1950 and is the oldest hawkers' union in the state. It gained a strong following amongst refugees from East Pakistan. References Trade unions in India Trade Union Coordination Centre Trade unions in West Bengal Retail trade unions Organisations based in Kolkata Street vendors Trade unions established in 1950 1950 establishments in West Bengal