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The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
JAC leaders oppose termination of contract workers in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
Demanding an immediate halt to the termination of contract workers in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), Public Sector Undertakings All Party Trade Unions JAC chairman M. Jaggunaidu said that the State government should come out with its stand on the issue, and also withdraw the State police from the plant. At a meeting organised here on Tuesday, to express solidarity with the striking steel workers, the JAC leaders condemned the 'illegal' termination of contract workers in the VSP. They also sought lifting of the 'illegal' suspensions of trade union leaders, withdrawal of show cause notices, solving the problems of permanent employees and payment of salary arrears. CITU district general secretary R.K.S.V. Kumar said that the proposed all India general strike from Tuesday(May 20) was deferred to July 9 in view of the post-war scenario in the country. The contract workers of VSP have, however, commenced an indefinite strike from Tuesday. The demands include abolition of Labour Codes, allocation of captive mines to VSP and merging the plant with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The speakers found fault with the NDA leaders in the State for failing to impress upon the Union government to revoke its decision on strategic sale of VSP. The TDP and JSP leaders, who had promised to protect the VSP before the elections, had failed to question the 'illegal' termination of 5,400 contract workers, they alleged. The deployment of State police in the plant premises, as never before, indicates that the State government was supporting the moves of the Centre, the speakers alleged. AITUC district president M. Manmadha Rao, IFTU State secretary M. Venkateswarlu, CFTUI national president Kanaka Rao were among those who spoke at the solidarity meeting held near the RTC Complex. All India strike on July 9 The JAC also extended its support to the 'Thalli Bidda Express' workers, who staged a protest seeking solution to their problems. They also demanded justice to the scheme workers like ASHA workers, Anganwadi and Midday Meal schemes, and payment of ₹9,000 as minimum persion to EPS pensioners. They appealed to all sections of the people to make the proposed all India strike on July 9, a success. CITU leaders P. Mani, M. Subba Rao, Venkata Rao, V. Krishna Rao, Pydiraju and AITUC leaders Rahaman and Kasubabu were among those who participated.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Trade Unions defer general strike against Labour Codes to July 9
A meeting of the joint platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) in the Opposition camp held in New Delhi on Thursday (May 15, 2025) has decided to postpone the general strike earlier announced to be held on May 20. The CTUs said in a statement that considering the prevailing situation throughout the country after the Pahalgam terror attack, they had decided to reschedule the strike against the implementation of the four Labour Codes to July 9. The CTUs have urged the Centre to ensure measures against those who were resorting to divisive hate campaigns at such a critical time. 'However, most appallingly, even in the midst of such a critical situation prevailing in the country owing to terrorist massacre and consequent developments, the employers' class, actively supported by the governments at the Centre and in many States, is carrying on its onslaughts on workers and employees across establishments. Working hours are being unilaterally increased; statutory minimum wages and social security benefits are being flouted,' the statement said. It added that the Union government had not bothered to meet the CTUs or to hold the Indian Labour Conference despite receiving notices to strike from all corners of the country across sectors. The CTUs asked working people to vigorously continue preparations for the general strike on July 9. It asked the Centre to reciprocate the positive approach of the CTUs and desist from implementing the Labour Codes.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Trade unions postpone nationwide strike to July 9 amid India-Pakistan tensions
have postponed the initially scheduled for May 20, moving it to July 9 in light of recent developments following the India-Pakistan conflict. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Independent Sectoral Federations and Associations held on Thursday, according to an official statement. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The platform cited the evolving national situation, particularly after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, and the subsequent combat actions undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces. The unions acknowledged these events as serious developments that warranted a responsible and patriotic response, according to news agency PTI. "After due consideration of the prevailing situation throughout the country, the Joint Platform, as an integral part of the responsible patriotic citizenry, decided to re-schedule the Nationwide General Strike from 20th May to 9th July, 2025," the statement read. The strike is aimed at opposing the implementation of the Labour Codes and pressing for other legitimate demands concerning workers, farmers, and the general public. The original plan had included demonstrations across state capitals, district centres, and workplaces on May 20. While the date has now changed, the unions reiterated their concerns over ongoing labour issues. The statement also criticized employers and governments for continuing anti-worker actions despite the national crisis. It alleged that working hours are being extended unilaterally, statutory minimum wages and social security protections are being violated, and contract workers are being retrenched without justification. 'These are nothing but heinous attempts to implement notorious Labour Codes through the backdoor,' the unions said, emphasizing that their struggle will continue despite the postponement.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trade unions defer nationwide general strike to July 9
The joint platform of 10-central trade unions , barring the RSS-affiliate Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh , have deferred their proposed nationwide general strike on May 20 to July 9, 2025 citing the prevailing situation throughout the country. However, the joint platform has called for demonstrations across the state capitals at industry level on May 20. 'After due consideration of the prevailing situation throughout the country, the joint platform decided to reschedule the nationwide general strike from May 20 to July 9, 2025 against implementation of Labour Codes and other legitimate demands of the workers, farmers and people in general,' it said in a statement issued after a meeting held on Thursday. 'It was resolved that on May 20, massive demonstrations and mobilisations should be held at state capital, districts and industry level,' it added. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by The 10 central trade unions included AITUC, HMS, CITU, INTUC, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC. As per the statement, the joint platform of central trade unions and independent sectoral federations and associations asked worker unions throughout the country to continue their preparations for the general strike rescheduled for July 9 and make it a massive success. Live Events The unions have been demanding the government scrap the Labour Codes, enhance allocation to the employment guarantee scheme while increasing the work days from 100 to 200 under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme and scrapping of the new pension scheme, among others.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Trade unions welcome ceasefire, call for peace in the interest of workers
Various Central trade Unions welcomed the announcement of ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and called for peace in the interest of the working population. India Pakistan ceasefire: Follow LIVE updates on May 11, 2025 Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) general secretary Tapan Sen said in a statement that upon receiving the news of the stoppage of war, the people from both countries heaved a sigh of great relief as they needed peace for their own progress. 'CITU sincerely hopes that India and Pakistan should rebuild the mutual trust and cooperation in containing and eradicating the menace of terrorism that is inhuman in nature and strive to foster our historical bonds and relationship to new heights that would bring prosperity not only to both countries but to the entire region. Pakistan should ensure that its soil will not be used by terrorists for their nefarious activities,' Mr. Sen said. He appealed to the working people of both countries that they should not allow the sub-continent to become a theatre for terrorist conspiracy and asked them to be always vigilant against such a design. Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh national secretary V. Radhakrishnan congratulated the Indian defence forces for uprooting terrorism and for teaching Pakistan a lesson. 'We welcome the ceasefire. But we urge the Government to manage the situation cautiously as Pakistan cannot be trusted and it is not a modern society,' he said. The CTUs in the Opposition side will meet on May 15 to review the preparations for a one-day general strike they had called on May 20 against the proposed implementation of the four Labour Codes. The trade union of Sangh Parivar, the Bharatiya Mazdoor sangh, had asked the Opposition CTUs to drop all protests in the wake of Operation Sindoor.
