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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
ASHA workers urge Karnataka government to keep its Rs 10,000-honorarium promise
Bengaluru: Hundreds of ASHA workers protested at the city's Freedom Park, some of them braving rain with their toddlers in their arms, demanding that the state govt pay them a monthly honorarium of Rs 10,000 — a promise made to them eight months ago but not fulfilled by the Siddaramaiah govt. The frontline healthcare workers summarised what they were fighting for: "We too are offering our services to the nation, please do not make us beg for what is rightfully ours." As per the All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC), over 42,000 ASHA workers across Karnataka participated in the protests against the state govt in all districts from Tuesday to Thursday. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru "We are also offering service to the nation. Without us, it is very difficult for our society. We are as important as doctors and nurses, but look at our situation. We are begging for Rs 10,000 after taking care of community health for the last 15 years," said Jyothi A, a 42-year-old ASHA worker from Yelahanka taluk. The ASHA workers pointed out that they are roped in for non-health activities undertaken by the govt but are not compensated appropriately. Rama TC, the state vice president of AIUTUC's ASHA wing, claimed that it has become common for ASHA workers to engage in non-health-related work without guaranteed remuneration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo "I don't know why our ASHA workers are treated this badly. They have no obligation to go for non-health work, but still end up going," she said. In addition to the honorarium, the protesters demanded Rs 5 lakh compensation for retirees and the withdrawal of performance-related appraisals. "There should be a Rs 2,000 hike in honorarium for urban ASHA workers to align with the current cost of living in Bengaluru," Rama added. Prabhu Deva Gowda, programme officer, Arogya Abhiyan, accepted from the ASHA workers a memorandum of demands on behalf of the National Health Mission on Wednesday and assured the protesters of a prompt response after discussions with the govt. — Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
ASHA workers end three-day sit-in strike in Belagavi
Pic: ASHA workers walk towards Channamma Circle on Thursday Belagavi: Thousands of ASHA workers, who were staging a protest in the premises of the Belagavi deputy commissioner's office day and night for the past three days, ended their protest on Thursday. Earlier in the day, they created a human chain at Channamma Circle. Thousands of ASHA workers, who were staging 24X7 sit-ins demanding the fulfilment of various demands, including the provision of Rs 10,000 as an honorarium, took to the streets on the third day on Thursday, to protest against the govt. The ASHA workers, who walked from the DC's office, formed a human chain at Channamma Circle and blocked the road to express their anger against the govt. Later, they went to the zilla panchayat office and the deputy commissioner's office and submitted a memorandum to the govt. The protest was led by the District Association of ASHA workers in collaboration with the All India United Trade Union Congress (AIUTUC). The protesters demanded that the work of evaluating the education department should not be entrusted to ASHA workers and that they should be given an honorarium of Rs 10,000 as promised. They sought that various demands, including not dismissing ASHA workers, should be fulfilled. They raised slogans. An ASHA worker said that they work day and night, whether it is the rainy season or summer season. Chief minister Siddaramaiah promised to give them a minimum honorarium of Rs 10,000 but did not take any action after that. Advocate Raju Ganagi said that numerous ASHA workers flooded Channamma Circle. Despite their holding a three-day protest, no govt representative or minister visited them. This govt is not qualified to give at least Rs 10,000 to ASHA workers as an honorarium. Laxman Jadagannavar, district president of AIUTUC, said that a three-day night dharna has been held in 31 districts of the state. "During a meeting held in January, the CM announced a guarantee that 10 thousand would be given every month from April. Even after 7-8 months, it has not been implemented. We have been holding a day-night dharna for the last three days for the implementation of the order. We have made three main demands. Officials visited the dharna site in Bengaluru and wrote in writing that the ASHA workers will not be removed from their work. But there is no information about giving 10 thousand rupees honorarium. The order should be implemented immediately. Otherwise, a fierce struggle will be held in the coming days. We are ready to go to jail, he said. The office bearers of the ASHA workers association, Geeta Rayavvagol, Reeta Fernandes, Jayashree Navi, Sujata Kadmath, and Sumitra Hiremath, participated. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
AITUC calls out to fight exploitative policies framed against working class
Dharwad : "In the name of contract and outsourcing, workers are being deprived of basic benefits such as minimum wages, provident fund (PF), employee state insurance (ESI), and leave entitlements. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We must fight against such exploitative policies," charged AIUTUC state vice-president D Nagalakshmi. She was speaking during a workers' rally organised by the AIUTUC district committee on Thursday in the city, as part of the 139th International Workers' Day celebrations. She alleged that the govts are not ready to recognise ASHA workers, anganwadi workers, and mid-day meal workers as labourers. "Their demands have not been fulfilled. There is a conspiracy to divide workers in the name of caste, religion, and language," Nagalakshmi charged. She recalled that May 1 is observed every year as International Workers' Day in memory of the 1886 workers' struggle in the US labour market, where they fought to establish an eight-hour workday. This historic movement instilled fear in the hearts of capitalist owners worldwide. As a result of that struggle, workers gained reduced working hours and rights, she said. She further accused, "Many institutions blatantly violate labour laws and pressure employees to work 72 to 90 hours a week. Their sole objective is maximum profit. Meanwhile, govts themselves are amending labour laws to affect workers." The meeting was presided over by district unit president Gangadhar Badiger.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
JCTU district-level conference on May 4
The Joint Committee of Trade Unions (JCTU) will hold a district-level convention on May 4, as a prelude to the nationwide protest on May 20 to chalk out strategies to fight against the anti-labour policies being pursued by the BJP-led Central government. The convention will be organized by All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC), All India trade Union Congress (AITUC), Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) and Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC). AIUTUC district secretary S.M. Sharma and CITU district president Shanta Ghanti, addressing a press conference, said that the conference will highlight challenges faced by organized and unorganized sectors. Mr. Sharma and CITU district secretary M.B. Sajjan said that the four labour codes framed by amalgamating 44 Central labour laws are against the welfare of the worker. Those are the Code on Wages 2019, the Industrial Relations Code 2020, the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020 and the Code on Social Security 2020. The convention will discuss the charter of demands, including the implementation of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW), opposing privatisation of public sector firms, ensuring minimum wages and abolishing the contract system. The conference will also urge the government to allocate adequate funds for the education and health sectors, ensure a minimum pension of ₹6,000 for workers.
