Working Class Issues

CITU Condemns Arrest of Union Leaders, Demands TN Govt to Uphold Workers' Right to Unionise

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in a statement issued on October 9, condemned the arrest of CITU national vice president A S Soundarajan, state secretary E Muthukumar, and other Samsung workers on strike. The removal of the pandal at the protest site in Sriperumbudur by the Tamil Nadu state government was also denounced.

CITU Denounces Unified Pension Scheme Calls it Another Dubious Effort to Deceive Employees

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in a statement issued on August 25, denounced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) approved by the union cabinet on August 24, 2024, as another dubious and desperate effort to deceive government employees of their rightful claim to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). CITU urges the restoration of the old pension scheme.The old pension scheme was non-contributory with an assured pension, as per the Central Civil Service Rules, 1972, and later, the 2021 rules.

Remove Provision Blocking Regularisation of Contractual Workers in Karnataka: CITU

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) submitted a memorandum to Karnataka chief minister S Siddaramaiah on August 22, regarding the Karnataka Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (Reservation of Appointments (Amendment) Act, 2024. While the CITU acknowledges the positive aspects of the amendment, which includes provisions for reservations for SC, ST, and OBC candidates in outsourced jobs within government departments and public sector undertakings (PSUs), it has expressed significant concerns over a specific proviso in the legislation.

CITU General Council: Reorient the Organisation for Intensifying Struggles

THE general council of CITU, which met in Kolkata from August 9-11, gave a clarion call to the working class of the country to prepare for immediate, strong, countrywide class action whenever the labour codes are notified. The general council meeting also urged the working class of India to actively participate in a month-long nationwide campaign in September on common issues and demands of contract and non-permanent workers.

CITU Denounces Karnataka Govt's Proposal to Increase Working Hours in IT Sector

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in a statement issued on July 23, has vehemently criticised the Karnataka government's recent move to amend the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act of 1961, which would increase the working hours in the IT/ITES/BPO sector to 14 hours a day. It said that the proposed amendment is an infringement on basic workers' rights and personal life.According to CITU, the proposed changes would force workers into a gruelling 14-hour workday, enabling IT/ITES companies to reduce the number of shifts from three to two.

Anganwadi Helper Rises to the Occasion Amid Floods in Bharuch, Gujarat

IN the wake of severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Bharuch district in Gujarat, the low-lying areas have been inundated with water, leaving residents stranded and in dire need of assistance. Amid this crisis, a remarkable act of selflessness and community spirit emerged from Ankleshwar.Bhumi Ben Parmar, an anganwadi helper and a dedicated member of the Gujarat Anganwadi Workers' Union, affiliated to the CITU, took it upon herself to provide relief to her fellow residents. With homes submerged and essential services disrupted, Bhumi Ben Parmar demonstrated extraordinary compassion.

Nationwide Demands Day Sees Nearly Two Lakh Anganwadi Workers Demonstrate

NEARLY two lakh anganwadi workers and helpers across 28 states participated in demonstrations on July 10, observing Demands Day at the call of the All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers (AIFAWH). Every year, AIFAWH marks July 10 as All India Demands Day. This year, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) called for demonstrations at various levels on the same day to highlight the basic and immediate demands of the working class, including scheme workers. In many locations, anganwadi unions synchronised their demonstrations with the CITU programme.

J&K: Unitedly Raise Voice in Defense of Working People in J&K: CITU

AS part of nation-wide demands day on July 10, hundreds of workers carrying red flags and banners assembled at Sheri Kashmir Park to mark the demands day.Organised by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), the rally was attended by scheme workers, daily wagers and contract, seasonal workers associated with Kashmir Constructional Workers Union.While addressing the rally, CITU state president, Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami said that the present dispensation is making every attempt to erode whatever achievements were made by the working class over the years.

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