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The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CITU seeks immediate release of salaries to sanitation workers
The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) on Friday (June 6) demanded the immediate release of three months' pending salaries to sanitation workers and night watchmen working at government schools and colleges. The CITU submitted a petition to NTR District Education Officer M.V. Subba Rao on Friday. In response, the officer promised that pending salaries of three months for night watchmen and school ayahs (helpers) will be released within two days. CITU Union leaders N.C.H. Supraja and M. Someswara Rao said the sanitation workers in schools across the NTR district must be retained. They also condemned the government's action of removing ayahs, citing policy regulations. They slammed the government for delaying even the paltry salaries paid to these workers and not implementing minimum wage laws. They demanded that the government increase the salaries of ayahs working in schools in line with inflation. They strongly opposed the proposed policy of appointing only one ayah for every 300 students, stating that it would render hundreds of ayahs jobless. They urged the ruling coalition government to resolve the issues faced by sanitation workers, increase their salaries and refrain from arbitrarily dismissing ayahs without valid reason. Other demands include extension of ESI and PF benefits to these workers, issuance of identity cards, and provision of uniforms by the government.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
CITU Launches Protest Demanding Pending Salaries for Hostel Worker
Gadwal: In a strong show of support for long-neglected hostel workers, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) staged a protest rally on Tuesday demanding immediate disbursement of pending wages. The rally began at the old Collector's office and culminated in a dharna (sit-in protest) in front of the District Collectorate. District Secretaries A. Venkataswamy and V.V. Narasimha declared that the fight will continue until every worker receives their rightful wages. The protest highlighted the financial distress faced by workers due to the non-payment of salaries for 6 to 7 months. Seven Months Without Pay: Workers in Crisis According to the CITU leaders, SC hostel workers have not received their salaries for seven months, and BC hostel workers have gone unpaid for six months. They criticized the government for ignoring essential service providers, comparing hostel workers' duties to those in emergency services. 'How are workers' families supposed to survive without salaries for months?' questioned the leaders during the protest. Demand for Direct Payment Through Corporations CITU demanded that the government disburse wages directly through the SC and BC Welfare Corporations, bypassing third-party agencies, to ensure timely and transparent payment. They also condemned district welfare officials, accusing them of negligence and irresponsibility, which has led to failures in depositing PF (Provident Fund) and ESI (Employee State Insurance) contributions into workers' accounts. Allegations of Arbitrary Appointments and Exploitation Leaders alleged that favoritism and irregular appointments have become rampant. Workers are being shuffled arbitrarily between pre-matric and post-matric hostels, often at the whims of local officials. In the BC college hostel, workers have reportedly not shown up for four months, and the workload is falling entirely on just two individuals. This scenario is repeating across many hostels in the district, resulting in severe overwork and exploitation. They also accused past and current officials of making unauthorized appointments without issuing proper notifications, denying long-serving workers official recognition and security. Key Demands Presented to Authorities The protest concluded with the submission of a petition to Additional Collector Lakshmi Narayana, listing several key demands: Immediate release of pending wages Issuance of appointment letters and job charts specifying each worker's role Proper PF and ESI deposits into worker accounts Regularization and recognition of long-time workers End to arbitrary postings and political favoritism in hostel appointments Warning of Larger Agitation CITU warned that if the government fails to address these concerns promptly, the union will launch a long-term agitation across the district and state. Protest Led by Worker and Union Leaders The protest saw participation from: Ranjith Kumar and Anand Raju (District President & Secretary, Hostel Workers' Union), Upper Narasimha (CITU District Vice President), Jayakar (District Treasurer, Hostel Workers' Union) Shashikala, Lakshmi (Vice Presidents) Pravalika, Chintarevula (Assistant Secretaries) Gopal, Haimavati, Ramakrishna, Anji, Sridevi, Padma, and several other workers.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Progressive organisations of Hassan to felicitate Banu Mushtaq, Deepa Bhasthi on June 9
Leaders of various progressive organisations have decided to felicitate the International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq and her translator Deepa Bhasthi in Hassan on June 9. In a press conference in Hassan on Monday, Dharmesh, district president of CITU, said that Banu Musthaq had represented the voice of the voiceless and downtrodden in her stories. She won the prestigious award for her short stories, and it was a proud moment for Karnataka and Hassan, her hometown. 'We will hold a programme to felicitate them at Hasanamba Kalakshetra in the city. Writer and prominent voice of Bandaya Literature Baraguru Ramachandrappa will take part in the programme. Writer H.S. Anupama will deliver a talk on Banu Mushtaq's writings,' he said. The organisers have invited elected representatives, including Lok Sabha member Shreyas M. Patel, legislator Swaroop Prakash, Deputy Commissioner C. Sathyabhama, Superintendent of Police Mohammed Sujeetha, and other officers for the programme, which will begin with a procession, he added. Hassan Red Cross Society chairperson H.P. Mohan, organising secretary of Kannada Sahitya Parishat Prakash, journalist Ravi Nakalgud, DSS leader Krishnadas, and others were present at the press conference.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
TNSTC workers' body upset with 15th wage revision talks
TENKASI: The state-level executive committee meeting of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) Workers' Federation, convened in Shengottai of the district on Saturday, expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the recent talks for the 15th wage revision agreement were held. In the meeting chaired by federation president R Ashokan in the presence of general secretary R Radhakrishnan, members criticised the conduct of the final round of negotiations for the 15th wage revision agreement, which was held in Chennai in the presence of Minister for Transport S S Sivasankar. The committee alleged that the minister had unusually convened a separate meeting with representatives of the DMK-affiliated association and CITU ahead of the negotiations, and called it an unfair practice. While the agreement is said to have been implemented with effect from September 1, 2023, the payment of arrears has been scheduled only from September 1, 2024. As a result, workers have lost a year's worth of arrears.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Sinking of cargo ship off Kochi coast: Fishermen warn of legal action over ‘inadequate' compensation
Kochi: The Kerala state fishermen coordination committee has said that legal action will be taken against the govt if compensation as per law is not ensured for fishermen and related workers in the four districts affected by the sinking of the container ship MSC ELSA 3 off the coast of Kochi on May 24. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The aid announced by the govt for fishermen affected is inadequate, said TN Prathapan, ex-MP and chairman of the committee. The livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of fishermen in the districts of Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kollam were disrupted. Along with the monsoon damage, the shipwreck dealt a severe blow to the fishing families. News of calcium carbide, oil, plastic particles, and cotton-like materials spreading in the sea significantly reduced fish consumption, which also severely impacted related workers. Prathapan said that they wrote to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chairman of National Green Tribunal, the central environment secretary, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and the director general of shipping, demanding that rightful compensation be secured for the fishermen as per international shipping insurance laws. Meanwhile, the CITU wing of Matsya Thozhilali Federation has sought that the central govt announce a special package for fishermen in the wake of the damages caused to the fisheries sector because of the sinking of the ship.
