Demands of unions under study, says PM
11 years, 10 months ago

Demands of unions under study, says PM

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said some of the demands raised by the various central trade unions, for which they organised a nationwide general strike for two days in February, were in advanced stage of consideration of the government. Amendments approved “The Cabinet has already approved amendments to the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 to provide for a statutory NFLMW,” Dr. Singh said, inaugurating the 45th session of the Indian Labour Conference here. “Demands for concrete measures for containing inflation, for generation of employment opportunities, for strict implementation of labour laws, are unexceptionable.” Dr. Singh claimed that the government had created 20 million additional jobs during 2004-05 and 2009-10. Rural women were increasingly going for self-employment opportunities in ever-increasing numbers, Dr. Singh said adding that out of 44.32 lakh self-help groups in the country, 30.21 lakh were exclusively for women.

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Trade unions to stage strike on May 20 against labour codes
6 days, 9 hours ago

Trade unions to stage strike on May 20 against labour codes

The Hindu  

A convention of various Central Trade Unions and federations of workers in the Opposition camp has decided to observe a general strike on May 20 against the Centre’s move to implement the four Labour Codes. The convention has also decided to work together with farmers’ organisations to organise joint protests against the Narendra Modi government’s agriculture and labour policies. A …

MGNREGA workers from Othakadai stage protest demanding release of pending wages
1 month, 1 week ago

MGNREGA workers from Othakadai stage protest demanding release of pending wages

The Hindu  

More than 100 people from Othakadai and nearby areas staged a protest outside the Madurai East Union office at Tallakulam here on Wednesday demanding release of wages to workers employed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. “Though each worker had worked for more than 10 to 20 days, wages ranging from ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 were pending for …

Unions have ‘unprecedented’ mandate for schools strike, MSPs told
1 year, 6 months ago

Unions have ‘unprecedented’ mandate for schools strike, MSPs told

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There is an “absolutely unprecedented” mandate for strikes by Scottish …

Workers strike across India for labor rights, better pay
2 years, 11 months ago

Workers strike across India for labor rights, better pay

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Millions of workers began a nationwide two-day strike across India on Monday to express their anger at the government’s economic policies and press their demands for improved rights for industrial workers, employees and farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government says privatizing some state-owned banks would overhaul the banking industry and that asset sales would help raise money …

Trade Unions Want India to Walk Back to Dark Ages of Pre-1991, No Wonder They’ve Become Irrelevant
2 years, 11 months ago

Trade Unions Want India to Walk Back to Dark Ages of Pre-1991, No Wonder They’ve Become Irrelevant

News 18  

The all-India strike on March 28 and 29, called by a bunch of trade unions, is extremely unfortunate. The cause mentioned by the unionists — the Narendra Modi government’s policies which are “affecting workers, farmers, and people” — is as phony as their concern for workers, farmers, and people. “The Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions had held a meeting …

Central government employees and pensioners observe “Call Attention Day” today to highlight their demands
4 years, 1 month ago

Central government employees and pensioners observe “Call Attention Day” today to highlight their demands

The Hindu  

On February 1, even as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her third Union Budget, a sizeable section of Central government employees and pensioners, including defence civilian employees, are observing the day as “Call Attention Day” and holding demonstrations throughout the country in support of their 13 demands. The “Call Attention Day” has been given by the National Joint Council of …

Worker, employer bodies seek changes to draft labour rules
4 years, 3 months ago

Worker, employer bodies seek changes to draft labour rules

The Hindu  

The majority of the Central trade unions on Thursday boycotted the Labour and Employment Ministry’s consultation on the draft rules for the four labour codes enacted by the government in 2019 and 2020, terming the exercise a “farce”. Ten out of the 12 Central trade unions declined to attend the meeting called by Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar. The letter …

Operations at PSU Banks Partially Hit Due to Nationwide Trade Union Strike
4 years, 3 months ago

Operations at PSU Banks Partially Hit Due to Nationwide Trade Union Strike

News 18  

Banking services across the country were partially impacted on Thursday as some unions of public sector banks participated in a one-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions. Another bank officers’ union — All India Bank Officers Confederation — did not participate but extended “fraternal support” to the strike, its General Secretary Soumya Datta said. Ten central trade unions, except …

Trade union strike partially impacts life, banking services
4 years, 3 months ago

Trade union strike partially impacts life, banking services

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The nationwide trade unions strike began early Thursday and has disrupted road transport, general movement in some states. Bank unions have also called for a one day strike to join hands with trade unions. Trade unions are on strike in industrial belts of Delhi and Jantar Mantar, the protest ground of Delhi will see unions gathering later in …

Unions Expect About 25 Crore Workers to Participate in Nationwide Strike on November 26
4 years, 4 months ago

Unions Expect About 25 Crore Workers to Participate in Nationwide Strike on November 26

News 18  

Central trade unions on Tuesday said that about 25 crore workers are expected to participate in the nationwide general strike on November 26, for which “preparations are in full swing”. A statement has been issued by a joint forum comprising ten central trade unions — Indian National Trade Union Congress, All India Trade Union Congress, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Centre of …

Trade unions call nationwide strike on Nov 26; support next week’s farmers’ agitation
4 years, 4 months ago

Trade unions call nationwide strike on Nov 26; support next week’s farmers’ agitation

Hindustan Times  

Ten central trade unions on Tuesday said they are going ahead with their planned nationwide general strike on November 26 and also announced their support to a two-day farmers’ agitation next week. The meeting of the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Sectoral Independent Federations and Associations was held virtually on November 16, 2020. The forum consists of Indian …

Trade unions to strike on November 26 against labour laws
4 years, 5 months ago

Trade unions to strike on November 26 against labour laws

The Hindu  

Ten Central trade unions will observe a nationwide general strike on November 26 to protest against the recent labour laws cleared by Parliament. Indian National Trade Union Congress president G. Sanjeeva Reddy said that for the working class, the Modi government’s rule was worse than the British regime. All India Trade Union Congress general secretary Amarjeet Kaur said the present …

Trade unions urge PM for relief to migrants
4 years, 10 months ago

Trade unions urge PM for relief to migrants

The Hindu  

Ten central trade unions staged protests across the country and wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, seeking immediate cash assistance for migrant workers affected by the ockdown and a halt to the dilution of labour laws in several States. In their petition, the unions said stranded workers should be sent home safely, the public distribution system should be …

Trade unions stage protests against suspension, tweaking of labour laws by some states during lockdown
4 years, 10 months ago

Trade unions stage protests against suspension, tweaking of labour laws by some states during lockdown

Firstpost  

Ten central trade unions on Friday held protests across the country to oppose suspension and tweaking of labour laws by states New Delhi: Ten central trade unions on Friday held protests across the country to oppose suspension and tweaking of labour laws by states. The hunger strike, demonstrations and processions were observed by workers at several places to press for …

10 unions to protest against labour law changes on May 22
4 years, 10 months ago

10 unions to protest against labour law changes on May 22

The Hindu  

Ten central trade unions said on Friday that it would stage a nationwide protest on May 22 against the changes in labour laws in several States. In a joint statement, the unions said they would also send a representation to the International Labour Organisation on the “violations being committed by the Government of India in regard to all the international …

Trade unions to go on strike on 22 May to protest against labour laws suspension by some states during the lockdown
4 years, 10 months ago

Trade unions to go on strike on 22 May to protest against labour laws suspension by some states during the lockdown

Firstpost  

Ten central trade unions on Friday gave a call for a nationwide strike on 22 May to protest against the suspension of labour laws by some states during the lockdown period, and also decided to take the matter to International Labour Organization New Delhi: Ten central trade unions on Friday gave a call for a nationwide strike on 22 May …

Trade unions to go on strike on 22 May to protest against labour laws suspension; seek immediate relief to stranded workers
4 years, 10 months ago

Trade unions to go on strike on 22 May to protest against labour laws suspension; seek immediate relief to stranded workers

Firstpost  

While Uttar Pradesh suspended major labour laws, Madhya Pradesh has tweaked some rules amid the lockdown to spur economic activities. New Delhi: Ten central trade unions on Friday gave a call for a nationwide strike on May 22 to protest against the suspension of labour laws by some states during the lockdown period, and also decided to take the matter …

Trade unions to go on strike on May 22 to protest against labour laws suspension
4 years, 10 months ago

Trade unions to go on strike on May 22 to protest against labour laws suspension

The Hindu  

Ten central trade unions on Friday gave a call for a nationwide strike on May 22 to protest against the suspension of labour laws by some states during the lockdown period, and also decided to take the matter to International Labour Organization. “The joint platform of Central Trade Unions in their meeting held on May 14, 2020 took note of …

Trade unions claim at least 25 crore people likely to participate in nationwide strike against govt's 'anti-people' policies tomorrow
5 years, 2 months ago

Trade unions claim at least 25 crore people likely to participate in nationwide strike against govt's 'anti-people' policies tomorrow

Firstpost  

The trade unions are also against privatisation in railways, corporatisation of 49 defence production units and forced merger of banks. New Delhi: Ten central trade unions on Monday said around 25 crore people will participate in a nationwide strike on 8 January to protest against the government’s “anti-people” policies. Trade unions INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF, …

200 million workers across sectors to join nationwide strike tomorrow
5 years, 2 months ago

200 million workers across sectors to join nationwide strike tomorrow

Live Mint  

Workers are set to clash with the Union government, with 10 central trade unions and several of their affiliates asserting on Monday that their 8 January nationwide strike will be “the mother of all strikes”, and will affect common services across the country. More than 200 million workers from all sectors, including banking, coal, oil, defence, public sector enterprises and …

Bharat bandh on 8 January: Trade unions claim around 25 cr people likely to participate in nationwide strike
5 years, 2 months ago

Bharat bandh on 8 January: Trade unions claim around 25 cr people likely to participate in nationwide strike

Firstpost  

Ten central trade unions on Monday said around 25 crore people will participate in a nationwide strike on 8 January to protest against the government’s “anti-people” policies New Delhi: Ten central trade unions on Monday said around 25 crore people will participate in a nationwide strike on 8 January to protest against the government’s “anti-people” policies. Trade unions INTUC, AITUC, …

Trade unions to go ahead with 8 January general strike to protest against anti-labour policies of govt
5 years, 2 months ago

Trade unions to go ahead with 8 January general strike to protest against anti-labour policies of govt

Firstpost  

A day after meeting the labour minister, 10 central trade unions on Friday said they will go ahead with their general strike or ‘Bharat Bandh’ on 8 January “to protest against anti-labour policies” of the government New Delhi: A day after meeting the labour minister, 10 central trade unions on Friday said they will go ahead with their general strike …

Unions to go ahead with nationwide strike on 8 Jan as talks fail
5 years, 2 months ago

Unions to go ahead with nationwide strike on 8 Jan as talks fail

Live Mint  

Central trade unions have decided to go ahead with plans for nationwide strikes on 8 January after talks with the government on labour conditions and wages fell through on Thursday. Damle, who was part of the team that met labour minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar and other top officials of the labour ministry, said there was little assurance on key issues, …

Unions seek support for general strike
5 years, 3 months ago

Unions seek support for general strike

The Hindu  

Trade unions and employee federations have sought support from all quarters for a general strike called on January 8. During a meeting at the public library in Dwarakanagar, leaders said that the strike was being held to demand a minimum wage of ₹21,000 plus variable dearness allowance, distribution of essential commodities through fair price shops in view of the rising …

Teachers union reverses course; Renews call for national strike on Wednesday
5 years, 4 months ago

Teachers union reverses course; Renews call for national strike on Wednesday

NL Times  

The largest union representing education workers in the Netherlands now wants its membership to take part in a national educators strike on Wednesday after its chairperson was pushed to resign. The strike was called off on Friday by union AOb's chairperson Liesbeth Verheggen after the cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte, committed to spending an additional 460 million euros …

All-India strike against govt's labour policies evokes mixed response on day 2; banking, transport services hit partially
6 years, 2 months ago

All-India strike against govt's labour policies evokes mixed response on day 2; banking, transport services hit partially

Firstpost  

The two-day strike by central trade unions evoked mixed response across the country Wednesday, as it entered its second day, with banking and transport services being affected partially and few incidents of violence seen in West Bengal. New Delhi: The two-day strike by central trade unions evoked mixed response across the country Wednesday, as it entered its second day, with …

Central trade unions’ nationwide strike evokes mixed response | Live updates
6 years, 2 months ago

Central trade unions’ nationwide strike evokes mixed response | Live updates

The Hindu  

A two-day nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions began on Tuesday to protest against the Union government’s “anti-worker, anti-national” policies, including unilateral labour law reforms, privatisation of public sector entities, policies encouraging contract work and 'destroying' job security, and the proposed amendment to the Trade Union Act. Here are the latest updates: Office-goers hit hard due to BEST …

Bharat Bandh: Trade union strike throws life out of gear in Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, West Bengal
6 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Trade union strike throws life out of gear in Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, West Bengal

India TV News  

The two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions against the alleged repressive labour policies by the Narendra Modi government evoked mixed response across the nation on Tuesday. Bharat Bandh: Highlights 04:20 pm: West Bengal: Members of the Indian National Trade Union Congress protest inside Maidan metro station in Kolkata in support of the two-day nationwide strike called by Central Trade …

Labour pains: Employee unrest in ‘Detroit of Asia’
6 years, 5 months ago

Labour pains: Employee unrest in ‘Detroit of Asia’

The Hindu  

W ith companies like Ford, Hyundai Motor, BMW, Daimler, Renault-Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, Yamaha Motor and Royal Enfield present, the Chengalpattu-Oragadam belt, near Chennai, has come to be known as the ‘Detroit of Asia’. A Works Committee is required to be constituted in those industrial establishments having at least 100 workmen,” said Preetha S., Senior Member, Employment Laws Practice, Nishith Desai …

Striking at apathy
8 years, 6 months ago

Striking at apathy

The Hindu  

IN a major setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance government, a countrywide strike called by 10 central trade unions on September 2 recorded a fair degree of success with the participation of almost 18 crore workers. Other assurances by the government regarding sending advisories to States to register trade unions within 45 days and implement the …

Workers strike across India to protest economic reforms
8 years, 6 months ago

Workers strike across India to protest economic reforms

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Millions of public sector workers across India went on strike Friday to protest economic reforms, saying the government’s plan for raising the country’s minimum wage for unskilled workers did not go far enough. Some states including Kerala and the territory of Delhi already have minimum wage levels that are higher than the new monthly target of 9,100 …

Strike by 10 trade unions begins; transport, banking to be hit
8 years, 6 months ago

Strike by 10 trade unions begins; transport, banking to be hit

Firstpost  

All major unions, excluding RSS-associated BMS, have joined the strike call, terming the government’s assurances to look into their demands and the recent announcements for two-year bonus and hike in minimum wage as “completely inadequate”. New Delhi: Essential services such as banking and transport are likely to be hit today as 10 central trade unions go on one-day nationwide strike, …

Central trade unions to launch protest on Dec. 5
10 years, 5 months ago

Central trade unions to launch protest on Dec. 5

The Hindu  

Labour unions have condemned the move to shift to a system of self-certification by industries, replacing mandatory inspections. This will depress the wage levels and shall create a situation for low-paid apprentices in place of permanent labour and even contractual workers,” said Gurudas Dasgupta, general secretary, AITUC. Central trade unions including Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh, affiliated with BJP have announced an …

Centre diluting labour laws to favour corporates: trade unions
10 years, 6 months ago

Centre diluting labour laws to favour corporates: trade unions

The Hindu  

Eleven Central trade unions, including the BJP-affiliated Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh, held a national convention of workers here on Monday protesting the “dilution of labour laws and tripartite committees in various sectors” by the NDA government. “The government is diluting labour laws to give large benefits to corporates without consulting trade unions. The government is hurriedly dissolving a number of tripartite …

Govt.-Trade Unions meet left issues unresolved, says CITU
11 years, 10 months ago

Govt.-Trade Unions meet left issues unresolved, says CITU

The Hindu  

The government on Wednesday met trade union representatives in New Delhi to discuss their charter of demands which included abolition of contractual employment and a minimum wage of Rs 10,000, but no resolution was in sight on the issues. The meeting came in wake of the trade unions observing a two-day general strike in February to press for implementation of …

After the strike, unions expect some budget sops for working class
12 years, 1 month ago

After the strike, unions expect some budget sops for working class

The Hindu  

The central trade unions, which organised a two-day general strike which ended on Thursday, just before the budget session of Parliament, expect some sops from the government for job protection and social security for the working class. It simply wants foreign direct investment, making rich richer at the cost of the working class and the poor and we cannot expect …

If unions are not engaged in talks, another strike will follow: Dasgupta
12 years, 1 month ago

If unions are not engaged in talks, another strike will follow: Dasgupta

The Hindu  

The two-day strike by the Central trade unions against the government’s “apathy” towards the working class came up in the Lok Sabha on Friday, with some members warning that there could be another agitation if trade unions are not engaged in talks. Does he talk to the corporates also through the press?” Mr. Dasgupta said the Prime Minister had formed …

Trade unions’ strike likely to be total
12 years, 1 month ago

Trade unions’ strike likely to be total

The Hindu  

The two-day strike beginning on Wednesday, called by an umbrella of major Indian trade unions across sectors, is likely to be total, with the government declaring a holiday for government and government-aided schools and colleges in Bangalore and transport corporation employees joining in. All government offices may remain closed given that the major trade unions, including the Karnataka State Government …

Trade unions stick to two-day strike call as talks with govt fail
12 years, 1 month ago

Trade unions stick to two-day strike call as talks with govt fail

Firstpost  

Rejecting the prime minister’s appeal yesterday to the unions to call of the stir, the trade unions said the panel of ministers failed to give then any concrete proposal and that not even one of their demands were accepted. New Delhi: Eleven Central trade unions tonight stuck to their call for a two-day nation-wide strike from Wednesday after talks with …

General strike to hit essential services on February 20, 21
12 years, 1 month ago

General strike to hit essential services on February 20, 21

Hindustan Times  

Be aware, your cooking gas supplier may not turn up with the cylinder on February 20 and 21. And with DTC buses likely to keep off the roads, it would be advisable for you to fill your vehicle’s fuel tank in advance — considering that many pumps would remain shut. HT Image Even as central trade unions go on a …

PM treats trade unions as untouchables: Gurudas Dasgupta
12 years, 1 month ago

PM treats trade unions as untouchables: Gurudas Dasgupta

India TV News  

Kolkata, Feb 3: Accusing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of treating trade unions as 'untouchables', CPI leader and AITUC general secretary Gurudas Dasgupta on Saturday said the two-day general strike called by them this month is a wake up call for the 'anti-people' UPA regime. For him the trade unions are untouchables," Dasgupta said at a function here.CITU, INTUC, AITUC, BMS …

Teachers' unions threaten strike action
12 years, 9 months ago

Teachers' unions threaten strike action

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Government …

Trade unions' march in Delhi protesting price rise
15 years ago

Trade unions' march in Delhi protesting price rise

The Hindu  

Members of various labour unions participated in a protest rally at Jantar Mantar here on Friday demanding that the Union Government take immediate measures to control price rise, stop disinvestment of profit making public sector undertakings and provide social security to labourers in both the organised and unorganised sector. We have collectively launched an agitation throughout the country mainly against …

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