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, including a demand for higher minimum wages, roll-back of unilateral labour reform, a comprehensive social security programme for informal workers, and withdrawal of mass contractualization of workforce. The labour ministry had called for a meeting to discuss three broad areas: Functioning of the employees’ state insurance corporation, the charter of demand of trade unions and issues related to the “welfare of workmen”. Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh -affiliated union, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, decided to go ahead with a separate strike on Friday against the government’s labour reforms to highlight some provisions it says are anti-worker.

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Trade unions to stage strike on May 20 against labour codes
5 days, 15 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 …

Union for national strike if Centre implements Labour Codes
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Union for national strike if Centre implements Labour Codes

The Hindu  

The national conference of the All India Central Council of Trade Unions, a central trade union supported by the CPI has resolved to hold joint protests with other trade unions if the Centre implements the four Labour Codes. A resolution adopted at the meeting said the Narendra Modi government has renewed its onslaught on workers’ rights by attempting to implement …

Bank strike in February: 2-day nationwide ‘bandh’ call by officers’ union if demands not met — All you need to know
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bank strike in February: 2-day nationwide ‘bandh’ call by officers’ union if demands not met — All you need to know

Live Mint  

Public sector banks in India are likely to be on strike or ‘bandh’ for two days next month, in February 2025, as the bank officers' union is threatening action if their demands are not met, according to a PTI report. The union, All India Bank Officers' Confederation, has threatened to call a nationwide strike for two days on February 24-25 …

10 trade unions threaten to call a general strike if Centre notifies new labour codes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

10 trade unions threaten to call a general strike if Centre notifies new labour codes

The Hindu  

A platform of 10 central trade unions from the Opposition camp has warned the Centre that it will call a general strike if the Centre notifies the four labour codes. The issue of implementation of the labour codes had come up in a pre-budget meeting the CTUs had with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. While the 10 unions asked her …

Trade Unions condemn circular banning protests by government servants
2 years ago

Trade Unions condemn circular banning protests by government servants

The Hindu  

Left wing trade unions, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions and the All India Trade Union Congress, condemned a recent circular of the Department of Personnel and Training to the secretaries of all Union government departments directing them to take disciplinary actions, besides deduction of wages, against employees going on strike in any form, including protests. He said the Narendra …

Ensure workers’ representation in ILO meet: Trade Unions ask of Bhupender Yadav
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday
2 years, 6 months ago

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday

Dutch News  

Rail unions have announced a new series of regional strikes, beginning on Friday in the north west and west of the country. Talks between rail operator NS and unions FNV, CNV and VVMC over pay and conditions continue to be deadlocked, despite five days of rolling strikes taking place over the last two weeks. The unions said the strikes had …

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday
2 years, 6 months ago

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday

Dutch News  

Rail unions have announced a new series of regional strikes, beginning on Friday in the north west and west of the country. Talks between rail operator NS and unions FNV, CNV and VVMC over pay and conditions continue to be deadlocked, despite five days of rolling strikes taking place over the last two weeks. The unions said the strikes had …

Major trade unions call on government to ‘get round the table’ ahead of nationwide rail strikes
2 years, 9 months ago

Major trade unions call on government to ‘get round the table’ ahead of nationwide rail strikes

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain’s major trade unions are collectively urging the government to “get …

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 …

Central trade unions’ nationwide strike | Banks, insurance sectors affected all over India; steel, oil sectors also seeing partial impact: AITUC official
2 years, 11 months ago

Central trade unions’ nationwide strike | Banks, insurance sectors affected all over India; steel, oil sectors also seeing partial impact: AITUC official

The Hindu  

Central trade unions on March 28 began a two-day nationwide strike to protest against the Government’s alleged wrong policies that are affecting farmers, workers and people. — PTI Telangana Trade unions in Telangana raise unified voice against the Centre’s “anti-worker” policies Raising a unified voice against the Centre’s “anti-worker” policies, members of various trade unions staged sit-in demonstrations at multiple …

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh
2 years, 11 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 …

Bharat Bandh on 28, 29 March: West Bengal govt offices to remain open
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh on 28, 29 March: West Bengal govt offices to remain open

Live Mint  

Following central trade unions' call for a two-day nationwide strike on 28-29 March, the West Bengal government has said that all offices will remain open on those days and mandated employees to report for duty. "In view of calls given by different trade unions and others for a 48 hours' nationwide strike/bandh on March 28 and 29, 2022, it has …

Bharat Bandh: Ensure Round-the-Clock Power, Centre’s Advisory to States Ahead of Trade Union Strike
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Ensure Round-the-Clock Power, Centre’s Advisory to States Ahead of Trade Union Strike

News 18  

The Power Ministry on Sunday has asked all state governments and electricity authorities to ensure normal functioning and supply of electricity during the 48-hour nationwide strike on March 28 and 29. “The Ministry advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round the clock normal functioning of the electricity Grid and availability of all plants, transmission …

Trade unions to go on nationwide strike on March 28-29
3 years ago

Trade unions to go on nationwide strike on March 28-29

Hindustan Times  

A joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. Ten central trade unions have called for a nationwide strike on Monday and Tuesday. The Joint Platform of central trade unions held a meeting in Delhi on March 22, 2022, …

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

Trade unions defer bank strike to March 28-29
3 years, 1 month ago

Trade unions defer bank strike to March 28-29

India TV News  

Trade unions defer bank strike to March 28-29 Bank Strike: The trade unions have asked workers to make the strike a massive success and 'save the nation from the destructive, anti-national policy regime'. Trade unions have announced to postpone the nationwide bank strike against the government policies. “An online meeting of the joint platform of Central Trade Unions and Sectoral …

All trade unions of SCCL to go on three-day strike
3 years, 3 months ago

All trade unions of SCCL to go on three-day strike

The Hindu  

Raising their voice in unison against the Centre’s decision to auction four coal blocks in the State for commercial mining, all the trade unions of Singareni Collieries Company Limited have resolved to go on a three-day strike from December 9 with the slogan ‘Save Singareni’. In an extraordinary show of unity, the unions have joined hands to make the strike …

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 …

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 …

Bharat Bandh: Operations at public sector banks partially hit due to trade union strike
4 years, 3 months 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 …

Refining trade union strategies to strike a chord
4 years, 3 months ago

Refining trade union strategies to strike a chord

The Hindu  

Ten central trade unions have called for a nation-wide strike on November 26, 2020 to condemn what they consider to be the anti-people, and anti-labour economic policies of the government. The Codes do extend some labour rights such as universal minimum wage, statutory recognition of trade unions, formalisation of employment contracts, and social security to gig and platform economy workers. …

Bharat Bandh: Who will participate and what may be affected
4 years, 3 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Who will participate and what may be affected

India TV News  

Bharat Bandh: Who will participate and what may be affected ​A number of central trade unions have called for a nationwide general strike on Thursday, November 26, to protest the government's "anti-labour policies". As many as 25 crore workers are likely to participate in the countrywide strike, called by a joint forum of ten central trade unions. A number of …

Unions Expect About 25 Crore Workers to Participate in Nationwide Strike on November 26
4 years, 3 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 General Strike on November 26, Support Next Week's Farmers' Agitation
4 years, 4 months 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, 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 Call for Nationwide Strike against Govt Policies on November 26
4 years, 5 months ago

Trade Unions Call for Nationwide Strike against Govt Policies on November 26

News 18  

New Delhi: Trade unions on Friday gave a call for a nationwide strike on November 26 to protest against the government policies. "The Convention calls upon all the working people, whether unionised or not, affiliated or independent, whether from organised sector or unorganised sector, to intensify the united struggle against the anti-people, anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national policies of the government …

Trade unions call for nationwide strike on November 26
4 years, 5 months ago

Trade unions call for nationwide strike on November 26

The Hindu  

Trade unions on Friday gave a call for a nationwide strike on November 26 to protest against the government policies. “The Convention calls upon all the working people, whether unionised or not, affiliated or independent, whether from organised sector or unorganised sector, to intensify the united struggle against the anti-people, anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national policies of the government and make …

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 …

What bank employees’ unions want from Nirmala Sitharaman before Budget
5 years, 1 month ago

What bank employees’ unions want from Nirmala Sitharaman before Budget

Live Mint  

When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would be reading out her second Budget speech in Parliament on February 1, thousands of bank employees across the India might be sitting on a bank strike. Although the bank employees' unions do not expect any sops for them in Budget 2020-21, yet they want the intervention of the finance minister in resolving their wage …

Bharat Bandh: Strike over govt’s economic policies disrupts banks, transport services
5 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Strike over govt’s economic policies disrupts banks, transport services

Live Mint  

India’s transport and banking services were disrupted on Wednesday as millions of employees joined a strike called by the country’s major trade unions to protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic policies. About 250 million people across at least 12 states including Kerala, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Assam participated in the nationwide strike, said Tapan Sen, general secretary of …

10 national trade unions have called for nation-wide strike on Jan 8
5 years, 2 months ago

10 national trade unions have called for nation-wide strike on Jan 8

Op India  

Central trade unions, except the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh -affiliated Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, have called for a nationwide strike today, citing dissatisfaction with the government’s “policy and action” towards workers. Reportedly, the Wednesday’s Bharat Bandh is the fourth nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions since the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government came to power in 2014. Siliguri: A …

Bharat Bandh: Banking Services Impacted Due To Nationwide Trade Union Strike
5 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Banking Services Impacted Due To Nationwide Trade Union Strike

ABP News  

Banking services were impacted on Wednesday as employees went on a nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions to protest against the government's "anti-people" policies. Most of the lenders had informed their customers in advance about the strike call given by All India Bank Employees Association, All India Bank Officers' Association, BEFI, INBEF, INBOC and Bank Karmachari Sena Mahasangh, …

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 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 …

Trade unions, associations must fight against social injustice: MP
5 years, 3 months ago

Trade unions, associations must fight against social injustice: MP

The Hindu  

By supporting corporate houses and promoting communal polarisation among residents, the Union government has put the country through dark ages. Trade unions and employees’ associations will have to fight against social injustice during these challenging times, said Su. Speaking at thesilver jubilee celebration of Madurai Region General Insurance Employees’ Association, Mr. Venkatesan also condemned the Union government for passing the …

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 …

Centre proposes to amend Trade Unions Act
6 years, 2 months ago

Centre proposes to amend Trade Unions Act

The Hindu  

The Centre proposes to amend the Trade Unions Act, 1926, to facilitate recognition of trade unions at the Central and federal level. Ten Central trade unions had earlier written to the Labour Ministry objecting to the draft version of the amendment Bill; the only major stand-out was the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Trade unions which …

Strike against centre’s employment policy shuts down Kerala
6 years, 11 months ago

Strike against centre’s employment policy shuts down Kerala

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Kerala was shut down on Monday by a 24-hour workers’ strike demanding the roll-back of a central order allowing fixed-tenure employment. The strike was led by Centre of Indian Trade Unions, or CITU, affiliated to the state’s ruling Communist Party of India or CPM, jointly with 16 other trade unions. The unions are demanding a roll-back of a recent …

Tamil Nadu strike: Transport unions vow to continue agitation defying Madras High Court order
7 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu strike: Transport unions vow to continue agitation defying Madras High Court order

Firstpost  

Hours after Madras High Court said they should call of their two-day old strike, transport corporation unions said their agitation would continue till their demands were met Chennai: Hours after the Madras High Court said they should call of their two-day old strike, which has caused hardship to public, transport corporation unions said on Friday their agitation would continue till …

Strike threat in SCCL from April 17
7 years, 11 months ago

Strike threat in SCCL from April 17

The Hindu  

Indefinite strike threat is looming large in the Singareni Collieries Company Limited with all the national trade unions deciding to go on strike from April 17 onwards tentatively demanding the Government for the revival of the promised dependent employment scheme for the children of coal miners. In order to corner the recognised trade union of Singareni - Telangana Boggu Ghani …

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, …

Bharat Bandh: Haryana govt asks departments to prepare contingency plan
8 years, 6 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Haryana govt asks departments to prepare contingency plan

Firstpost  

In view of a nationwide strike called by various employees’ unions on Friday, the Haryana government has directed the heads of departments, divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners to have a contingency plan prepared so that the functioning of offices and essential services to the public do not suffer. Chandigarh: In view of a nationwide strike called by various employees’ unions …

Central government unions 'defer' indefinite strike
8 years, 8 months ago

Central government unions 'defer' indefinite strike

India TV News  

Central government unions 'defer' indefinite strike New Delhi: Central government employees' unions today deferred by four months their proposed indefinite strike from July 11 against 7th pay panel's recommendations after government agreed to set up a high-level committee to look into New Delhi: Central government employees' unions today deferred by four months their proposed indefinite strike from July 11 against …

Ten central trade unions to go on strike tomorrow; Govt expects minimal impact
9 years, 6 months ago

Ten central trade unions to go on strike tomorrow; Govt expects minimal impact

Firstpost  

Essential services like banking and public transport may be impacted on Wednesday with ten central trade unions going ahead with their one-day nationwide strike, even as the government appealed to them for calling off the agitation, which BJP-backed BMS and NFITU decided to boycott. New Delhi: Essential services like banking and public transport may be impacted on Wednesday with ten …

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