Working Class Issues

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.

CTUs Write to FM on Upcoming Budget

The central trade unions – INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF, UTUC, and various sectoral federations and associations have jointly addressed a letter to the minister of finance, Government of India, on June 24, outlining their viewpoints on the issues to be considered for framing the budget for the year 2024-2025.

Transport Workers’ Federation Demands Hold on Implementation of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita-2023

THE All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation has written a letter to the home minister on June 27, demanding a hold on the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita-2023 Act. The federation emphasized the need for discussions with unions and stakeholders in the transport industry.The letter cited previous correspondence and representation given by the federation on  January 2, 2024, and a notification given by the ministry dated February 23, 2024.

CITU Condemns Central Govt for Reducing Penalty Charges on EPF Defaults

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in a statement issued on June 16, has strongly criticised the newly sworn-in NDA government for drastically reducing the penalty charges on defaults by employers in depositing Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), and Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) contributions.

CITU to Observe Demands Day on July 10

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in a statement issued on June 19, has called upon the working class across India to unite and prepare for a nationwide Demands Day on July 10, 2024. This decision was taken during the CITU secretariat meeting held on June 17-18, 2024, in Delhi, where the current political and economic situation post the 18th Lok Sabha elections was discussed.In the recent elections, the BJP lost its absolute majority from the 2014 and 2019 elections and now leads the NDA government with the support of allies, primarily the TDP and JD(U).

CWFI Condoles the Tragic Death of Indian Construction Workers Killed in Kuwait

THE Construction Workers Federation of India (CWFI), in a statement issued on June 13, has deeply condoled the tragic death of 42 Indian migrant workers, mostly construction workers, who were killed in a devastating blaze which broke out in a sixth story building in the Mangaf area, south of Kuwait City on June 12, 2024.According to media reports, over a dozen workers were injured. Most of the deaths were due to smoke inhalation.

CITU Denounces Exemption of IT & ITES Industries From Industrial Establishments (Standing Orders) Act

THE Karnataka state government has issued a notification extending the exemption for IT, ITES, Startups, Animation, Gaming, Computer Graphics, Telecom, BPO, KPO, and other knowledge-based industries from the Industrial & Establishment (Standing Orders) Act of 1946 for the next five years. This decision, despite strong opposition from trade unions and employees, continues a policy that has been in place for the past 25 years.The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has strongly condemned this move and has called on the state government to revoke the order immediately.

CITU Writes to Health Minister on Unavailability of TB Drugs

Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceIN a letter addressed to the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, on April 27, Tapan Sen, CITU general secretary, highlighted a concerning issue regarding the availability of TB drugs in medical and treatment centers across various states. He emphasized receiving alarming reports from workers and their families, particularly in the vast unorganised sector, regarding the unavailability of TB medications.

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