ASHA Workers to Launch Nationwide Strike in August

ASHA workers and facilitators have resolved to go on a nationwide multiple-day strike in August, seeking a hike in remuneration as announced by J P Nadda, Minister for Health, in the Parliament.

CWFI Launches Nationwide Campaign Demanding Construction Workers Safety

THE recurring incidents of tunnel collapses in India are a stark reminder of the country’s appalling record on construction safety. The latest tragedy – the collapse of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana, resulting in the deaths of trapped construction workers – is a grim testament to the disregard for human life that pervades the construction industry.As workers, we are all too familiar with the risks and hazards of construction sites.

Transport Workers Hold March to Parliament

INDIA's road transport sector, a crucial pillar of the economy, is facing a severe crisis due to rising costs and policy changes, prompting nationwide protests.

Protests by Electricity Contractual Workers in TN & Telangana

THOUSANDS of contractual workers in electricity departments in Tamil Nadu and Telangana staged big demonstrations on March 25, demanding job regularisation and fair wages. The protests, organised by the Electricity Employees Federation of India (EEFI) and its constituents, witnessed significant participation from contract workers across both states.In Tamil Nadu, the COTEE led a day-long dharna at 13 Regional Chief Engineers' Offices and three thermal power stations, drawing over 6,300 workers.

Urban Company Should Pay Domestic Workers Minimum Wages

All India Coordination Committee of Domestic Workers (CITU) demands a legal framework for the protection and regulation of the rights of domestic workers as per Supreme Court directivesTHE new service for domestic “maids” offered by the Urban Company which “promises” to make available domestic services within 15 minutes for Rs 49 per hour is yet another example of the continuing exploitation and dehumanisation of paid domestic workers in our country.It is well known that such platforms charge a commission from the workers, which successively increases over time, leading to

Power Sector Employees Strike on June 26

THE Southern Region Meeting of the National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers (NCCOEEE) was held in Chennai on March 16, 2025. The meeting was inaugurated by PN Chowdhury, Convener of NCCOEEE, who presented a detailed note on the current state of the electricity sector for discussion.In his address, Chowdhury recounted the history and struggles of NCCOEEE since its formation in 2000, particularly its opposition to the Electricity Bill 2000, which sought to privatise State Electricity Boards (SEBs).

National Convention of Workers Calls for Nationwide General Strike on May 20, 2025

THE Joint National Convention of Workers, held on March 18, 2025, at Pyare Lal Bhavan in New Delhi, brought together a powerful coalition of Central Trade Unions and Independent Sectoral Federations and Associations, with the notable exception of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS).

National Conference of EEFI Vows to Resist Privatisation, Strengthen Workers’ Rights

THE electricity employees will not allow the central and state governments to advance an inch further in their privatisation agenda! Their resistance will be indomitable in the coming days, as evidenced by two national strikes in the electricity sector within two months. This was the clear message from the 10th National Conference of the Electricity Employees Federation of India (EEFI) that was held from March 10-12, 2025, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Karnataka: CITU's Five-Day Protest in Bangalore Over Labour Rights

OVER 30,000 workers from Karnataka's diverse working class, including domestic helpers, street vendors, and skilled professionals from industries like aerospace and IT, mobilised in Bangalore from March 3 to 7. Organised by the Karnataka state committee of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), the five-day demonstration at Freedom Park saw participants raise 37 demands, such as a living minimum wage of Rs 31,566 for unskilled workers, with a 15 per cent premium for higher skill levels, adjusted to the price index.

CITU Demands War-Footing Rescue for Trapped Migrant Workers in Telangana Tunnel

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in a statement issued on February 25, has urged the Telangana state government to intensify rescue operations on a war footing to save the eight trapped migrant workers in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel. CITU also demanded that the contractor be blacklisted for criminal negligence in failing to ensure workplace safety.The incident of water, mud, and silt flooding the tunnel is not an unforeseen occurrence; such risks are typically anticipated, and preventive measures are usually taken well in advance.

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