10 Central Trade Unions Extend Support to 'Bharat Bandh' Call by Farmers on Dec 8
4 years ago

10 Central Trade Unions Extend Support to 'Bharat Bandh' Call by Farmers on Dec 8

News 18  

New Delhi: A joint platform of 10 central trade unions has extended its support to 'Bharat Bandh' call by farmer organisations on December 8. The joint forum comprises 10 central trade unions — Indian National Trade Union Congress, All India Trade Union Congress, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Centre of Indian Trade Unions, All India United Trade Union Centre, Trade Union Co-ordination Centre, Self-Employed Women's Association, All India Central Council of Trade Unions, Labour Progressive Federation and United Trade Union Congress. “The Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Independent Sectoral Federations/Associations reiterate their "wholehearted support to the ongoing united struggles of the farmers demanding scrapping of draconian agri laws", a joint statement said. The Joint Platform and Sectoral Federations/Associations call upon the workers, employees and their unions, irrespective of affiliations, to organise active solidarity to the farmer organisations' call for 'Bharat Bandh'.. Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Coronavirus News here

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Trade Unions, farm outfits condemn ban on postal unions
1 year, 7 months ago

Trade Unions, farm outfits condemn ban on postal unions

The Hindu  

Central Trade Unions and farmers’ organisations on April 28 condemned the Centre’s decision to de-register the All India Postal Employees Union and the National Federation of Postal Employees. The postal unions were de-registered for making contributions to the farmers’ protests and the Centre of Indian Trade Unions as well as for buying books from the CPI office in Delhi. The …

Ensure workers’ representation in ILO meet: Trade Unions ask of Bhupender Yadav
2 years ago

Ensure workers’ representation in ILO meet: Trade Unions ask of Bhupender Yadav

The Hindu  

Eight Central Trade Unions have sent a letter to Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav, asking him to ensure that trade unions from the country are represented at the International Labour Organisation’s 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Labour Conference to be held in Singapore from December 6 to 9. “We, the eight Central Trade Unions in India, express concern that …

India at 75 | Timeline: Labour
2 years, 4 months ago

India at 75 | Timeline: Labour

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 15, 2022 18:00 IST Working-class movements in India predate Independence and played an important role in giving an impetus to the national movement. 1948: Postal and Telegraph workers give a strike notice for DA revision, confirmation of temporary employees, and sanction of strike period pay, among other things. 1960s 1960: Central government employees declare an indefinite strike …

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit

Firstpost  

A joint forum of central trade unions is protesting against the government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. New Delhi: The two-day nationwide strike by central trade unions to protest against the government policies entered its second day on Tuesday, impacting normal life in some parts of the country. On Monday, the first day of the strike, public dealings at …

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh
2 years, 8 months ago

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh

The Hindu  

Trade unions, including in the coal, steel, oil, telecom, banks and insurance sectors, would go on a two-day strike or “Bharat Bandh” from Monday, according to a joint platform of 10 Central trade unions. Responding to the call of the other Central unions, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, a Central trade union affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, had on March …

Joint Forum Of Central Trade Unions Gives Call For Nationwide Strike On March 28, 29
2 years, 9 months ago

Joint Forum Of Central Trade Unions Gives Call For Nationwide Strike On March 28, 29

ABP News  

New Delhi: To protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people, a joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, reported news agency PTI. A meeting of the Joint Platform of central trade unions was held in Delhi on Tuesday where preparations were reviewed in various states and …

Bharat Bandh | Rahul Gandhi voices support for farmers, slams govt as 'exploitative'
3 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh | Rahul Gandhi voices support for farmers, slams govt as 'exploitative'

The Hindu  

Expressing support for protesting farmers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the farmers' non-violent 'satyagraha' is still resolute but the "exploitative" government does not like this and that is why a 'Bharat Bandh' has been called. The Congress has asked its workers, state unit chiefs and heads of frontal organisations to take part in the 'Bharat Bandh' called by …

Bharat Bandh: Twitter says #NoBharatBandh as normal life remains unaffected in several states
3 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Twitter says #NoBharatBandh as normal life remains unaffected in several states

India Today  

The Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions against the Centre's three agricultural laws evoked a mixed response in many states in India. Normal life unaffected in Maharashtra, non-BJP parties stage protests Commercial establishments and local transport were operating as usual and normal life remained unaffected across Maharashtra on Monday even as various non-BJP parties held demonstrations and bike rallies in …

Farmers' union issues call for Bharat Bandh on September 27; AAP, RJD, TDP endorse move
3 years, 2 months ago

Farmers' union issues call for Bharat Bandh on September 27; AAP, RJD, TDP endorse move

India Today  

Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the farmers' union leading the protest against the Centre's three farm laws, has called for a nationwide strike -- Bharat Bandh -- on September 27 from 6 am to 4pm. However, the country’s traders and industrialists will not join the “senseless and anti-development” Bharat Bandh next week, President Bhartiya Udyog Vyapaar Mandal said on Saturday. On the …

Farmers' Body Invites Trade Unions, Transporter Associations to Plan Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' on Mar 26
3 years, 9 months ago

Farmers' Body Invites Trade Unions, Transporter Associations to Plan Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' on Mar 26

News 18  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmers’ unions, on Saturday invited trade unions, transporter and retailers associations and other mass organisations for a meeting to plan the nationwide ’Bharat Bandh’ on March 26. For planning this better, we are organising a meeting at Kajaria Tiles Showroom, opposite Malwa Hyundai Showroom at Kundli, Sonepat district, Haryana, at 12 …

Bharat Bandh: Farmers garner support from opposition, BJP hits back
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Farmers garner support from opposition, BJP hits back

Live Mint  

A nationwide strike called by the agitating farmer unions today is likely to have an impact in parts of north India and some non-BJP ruled states. Almost all opposition parties and several trade unions have pledged their support to the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers. Appealing to everyone to join the "symbolic" bandh, …

Bankers Not to Participate in Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers on Tuesday
4 years ago

Bankers Not to Participate in Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers on Tuesday

News 18  

Bank unions said they will not participate in the 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday, even as they expressed solidarity with farmers protesting against the new farm laws. All India Bank Officers' Confederation General Secretary Soumya Datta said the union has expressed its solidarity with farmers but will not be participating in the Bharat Bandh called by them. Similarly, All India Bank …

Railway Unions AIRF, NFIR to Observe Bharat Bandh; BSNL Employees Too Extend Support
4 years ago

Railway Unions AIRF, NFIR to Observe Bharat Bandh; BSNL Employees Too Extend Support

News 18  

Two of the biggest railway unions on Monday pledged their support to the Bharat Bandh on December 8 called by farmer unions which have been protesting on Delhi's borders against the Centre's new agri-marketing laws. AIRF general secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra met the agitating farmers at Singhu border and assured them that members of the railway union are with them …

Bharat Bandh: Will bank services be hit? Here's what top unions said
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Will bank services be hit? Here's what top unions said

India TV News  

Farmer groups, camping at various Delhi border points for over a week, have called for a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday, December 8, which is being supported by a number of opposition parties and other bodies, to protest against three recently enacted agriculture-related legislations. Bank unions have said they will not participate in the 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday, even as they …

Major farmer union decides to stay away from Bharat Bandh, says foreign powers trying to sabotage agitation
4 years ago

Major farmer union decides to stay away from Bharat Bandh, says foreign powers trying to sabotage agitation

India TV News  

RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh has decided to stay away from the December 8 Bharat Bandh, a call given by farmers protesting the Centre's new agri laws for the past 11 days. In an interaction with India TV, national secretary of BKS, Mohini Mishra said that the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh was not extending support for Bharat Bandh. Political parties including Congress, …

Bharat Bandh on December 8: A look at what may be affected amid farmers' protest
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh on December 8: A look at what may be affected amid farmers' protest

India TV News  

With the farmer unions' call for 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8, services across various quarters are likely to take a hit. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that all AAP workers across the country will join the nationwide strike and appealed to all citizens to support the farmers. A joint platform of ten central trade unions have also offered support …

Bank unions lend support to farmers' agitation against new farm laws
4 years ago

Bank unions lend support to farmers' agitation against new farm laws

India TV News  

A number of bank unions have expressed their solidarity with farmers protesting against recently passed agri laws and requested the government to resolve the issue at the earliest. Officer unions All India Bank Officers' Confederation, All India Bank Officers' Association and Indian National Bank Officers' Congress have also requested the government to initiate meaningful dialogue to resolve the impasse by …

Support Swells for Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers as Trade Unions in 12 States, Oppn Back Call
4 years ago

Support Swells for Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers as Trade Unions in 12 States, Oppn Back Call

News 18  

The Congress, TRS, DMK and the AAP joined other opposition parties in extending support to the Bharat Bandh on December 8 called by farmer unions which have been protesting on Delhi’s borders for 11 days demanding repeal of the Centre’s new agri-marketing laws. Expressing the Congress’ “wholehearted” support to the strike call, party spokesperson Pawan Khera said it will hold …

Talks Fail Again as Farmers Resort to Silent Protest at Meeting With 'Yes or No' Posters, Next Round on Dec 9
4 years ago

Talks Fail Again as Farmers Resort to Silent Protest at Meeting With 'Yes or No' Posters, Next Round on Dec 9

News 18  

The fifth round of negotiations between protesting farmer leaders and the government failed to break the impasse on Saturday, setting the stage for a show of strength by farmer unions at a Bharat Bandh on Tuesday, followed by the sixth round of talks the next day. Initially, December 7 was proposed for the next round of talks, but we proposed …

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

Bharat Bandh: Operations at public sector banks partially hit due to trade union strike
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Operations at public sector banks partially hit due to trade union strike

India TV News  

Banking operations in public sector banks across the country were partially affected on Thursday as some bank unions joined the one-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions. Cash transaction including deposits and withdrawal at branches, forex and government transactions have been impacted in many public sector banks where participating unions are strong. Ten central trade unions, except Bharatiya Mazdoor …

Unions Expect About 25 Crore Workers to Participate in Nationwide Strike on November 26
4 years 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 General Strike on November 26, Support Next Week's Farmers' Agitation
4 years, 1 month ago

Trade Unions Call Nationwide General Strike on November 26, Support Next Week's Farmers' Agitation

News 18  

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 call nationwide strike on Nov 26; support next week’s farmers’ agitation
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Bharat Bandh: What to expect today as farmers take to streets against farm bills
4 years, 3 months ago

Bharat Bandh: What to expect today as farmers take to streets against farm bills

India Today  

Farmers' unions have called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on Friday, September 25, against the Centre's new agriculture reform laws. The 10 central trade unions such as CITU, AITUC and Hind Mazdoor Sabha are also expected to show solidarity with the farmers. Photo Credits: India Today NDA ally Shiromani Akali Dal has also announced a 'Chakka Jam' for three hours across …

Labour codes passed are anti-worker, say trade unions
4 years, 3 months ago

Labour codes passed are anti-worker, say trade unions

The Hindu  

Central trade unions, including the RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, have said the three labour codes passed by Parliament on Wednesday are anti-worker, with the BMS saying the Industrial Relations Code could “adversely affect industrial peace.” BMS general secretary Virjesh Upadhyay said none of the objections raised by it and other trade unions as well as the pro-worker recommendations of the …

Farm Bills fallout | Over 250 farmer outfits call for a ‘Bharat bandh’ on September 25
4 years, 3 months ago

Farm Bills fallout | Over 250 farmer outfits call for a ‘Bharat bandh’ on September 25

The Hindu  

Several farmers outfits have announced an intensified agitation after the Union government passed three agriculture sector Bills in the Lok Sabha. Over 250 farmer and farm-worker organisations, under the umbrella of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, have given a call for a ‘Bharat bandh’ on September 25. “The working group of the AIKSCC has decided to forcefully go ahead …

Central Trade Unions Urge PM Modi to Withdraw Draft EIA 2020 Rules, Cite Concerns For National Interest
4 years, 4 months ago

Central Trade Unions Urge PM Modi to Withdraw Draft EIA 2020 Rules, Cite Concerns For National Interest

News 18  

Ten central trade unions on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw draft Environmental Impact Assessment 2020 notification, saying it is contrary to India's commitment to international climate change treaty and against national interest. In a letter shot off to the Prime Minister on Thursday, the unions said, "We submit our concerns, strongly urging you to withdraw this proposal …

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