Trade unions forum gives call to observe Black Day on May 26
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A joint forum of ten central trade unions on Thursday gave a call to observe Black Day for Indian Democracy on May 26 by weaning black badges and putting up black flags to press the government for their demands on May 26.
Their demands include free vaccination for all, free ration and Rs 7,500 per month for the poor, repealing three farm laws and minimum support price for crops and withdrawal of four labour codes passed by Parliament last year. These codes are not implemented so far because rules under those are yet to be notified.
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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
The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) has threatened to field candidates in all districts in the State in protest against the alleged Congress decision to overlook trade union leaders in de