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Unions to protest on May Day, demand free universal vaccination
Unions to protest on May Day, demand free universal vaccination
NEW DELHI, Apr 28: A joint platform of 10 central trade unions on Wednesday decided to press the government for free universal vaccination, Rs 7,500 per month cash transfer for poor families and free 10 kg ration for them, among others, during the pandemic.
The unions will also protest against the “anti-worker, anti-farmer, anti-people policies” of the government on May Day (Saturday), stated a statement by the joint platform.
The joint platform has written a letter to the Prime Minister regarding their demands.
The trade unions deplore the “callous attitude” of the government in handling the COVID-19 crisis, the statement said.
Protest against labour rules in Jharkhand Demonstrators will burn or tear up copies of the new labour codes as a part of their agitation against the four rules that subsumed 29 central labour laws
As the country begins a new financial year (2021-22) on Thursday, more than 10,000 workers at factories, industrial areas, mines and PSU offices across all 24 districts of Jharkhand will burn or tear up copies of the new labour codes as a part of their agitation against the four rules that subsumed 29 central labour laws.
“Directive has been sent to all cities and districts in the state which have a sizable labour force for Thursday’s agitation. We have asked the workforce and trade union leaders not to affect work at any cost. Copies of the new labour codes will be burnt either during the lunch hour or during change of work shifts especially at mines and plants,” said Prakash Viplav on
Busmen to start indefinite strike today
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Nine trade unions, affiliated to Opposition parties, say govt. is yet to offer talks
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Halted and shedded: Following the call for an indefinite strike, buses parked at the Anna Nagar West depot in Chennai on Thursday.
Nine trade unions, affiliated to Opposition parties, say govt. is yet to offer talks
Having called a strike on Thursday, the nine transport trade unions affiliated to Opposition parties have proposed to begin an indefinite strike, saying the government is yet to offer talks.
Labour Progressive Federation senior leader K. Natarajan said, “The trade unions would go on an indefinite strike from tomorrow [Friday].”
Updated Feb 25, 2021 | 10:45 IST
The strike in Tamil Nadu is being observed by eight State Transport Undertakings (STUs), including the Metropolitan Transport Corporation. Tamil Nadu: Some transport trade unions in the state have called for a statewide strike today over their various demands, including their wages | Photo Credit: ANI
Chennai: Bus commuters in Tamil Nadu had to face a harrowing time as nine transport trade unions observed their indefinite strike today. The strike has been called over wage and some other issues. Around 80 per cent of the government buses did not ply from today affecting hundreds of people who depend on state-run buses to travel.