AITUC criticises disciplinary action against its Joint Council leader Revenue department had issue a show cause notice to Jayachandran Kallingal for his reported criticism against District Collector. The Hindu · May 12, 2024
Workers in Visakhapatnam take out rally against ‘lopsided policies’ of Centre Workers in Visakhapatnam rally against the government's 'anti-worker' policies, calling for the abolition of 'black laws' and privatization. The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024
Trade union leaders stage protest in support of agitating Anganwadi workers Leaders of AITUC, CITU, and IFTU organize protest in Vijayawada in support of agitating Anganwadi workers. The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024
Centre reconstitutes EPFO governing body without representatives from INTUC, AITUC Centre reconstituted the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) by excluding representatives of the Opposition trade unions INTUC, AITUC and AIUTUC from the panel. The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024
Even scope for protest will vanish if NDA returns to power, says trade union leader Trade unions face threat of losing rights under NDA govt; AITUC calls for removal of BJP in 2024 elections. The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024
Join duty by January 5 or face departmental action, Andhra Pradesh government warns Anganwadi staff The District Collectors across Andhra Pradesh on January 2 (Tuesday) appealed to the protesting Anganwadi workers and helpers to resume their duties immediately, with a warning that departmental action would be taken against those who failed to join duties by January 5. The Collectors served notices in this regard to… The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024
Rift between trade unions over VSP’s MoU with Jindal Indicating a rift between the trade unions, The leaders of ‘Akhila Paksha Karmika Sanghalu’ (all-party trade unions), a group of 17 workers’ unions of the RINL-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), on December 25 (Monday), alleged that three unions, AITUC, INTUC and CITU appeared to have supported RINL’s MoU with Jindal on… The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023
Keen contest for SCCL recognised trade union election, campaigning draws to a close Campaigning ends for SCCL-recognised union elections; INTUC & AITUC-affiliated unions in fray. The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023
Anganwadi workers stage a novel protest in Kurnool Anganwadi workers protest in Kurnool, demand State government heed their problems. CITU, AITUC call for resolution on Telangana lines. The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023
Auto drivers hopeful of government rolling out schemes for them Auto-drivers in Hyderabad protest against State-run Mahalakshmi scheme, fearing reduced female passengers. The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023
Congress’s resounding victory comes as a shot in the arm for INTUC in coal belt INTUC launches campaign to win SCCL recognised union polls; Congress’ victory in coal belt a shot in the arm. Congress-affiliated INTUC embarks on intensive outreach campaign in coal belt to win SCCL recognised union polls on Dec 27. BRS-affiliated TBGKS held coveted status for two terms, defeated AITUC-backed SCWU in… The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023
Andhra Pradesh farmers launch two-day protest against Union government policies Farmers' Unions Coordination Committee launched two-day protest in Vijayawada against Union govt's policies. Demanded Electricity Bill 2020 be repealed, pre-paid smart electricity meters withdrawn. Former Minister Vadde Shobhanadreeswara Rao said agri sector facing crisis, 1.5 lakh farmers committed suicide since PM Modi came to power. BJP promised to implement Dr.… The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023
Mid-day meal cooks in Kerala to suspend work, seek steps to release pending salary The mid-day meal cooks affiliated to the School Pachaka Thozhilali Union of the All Indian Trade Union Congress (AITUC) of the Communist Party of India (CPI) have threatened to suspend work. They staged a protest demanding that the government take immediate steps to release their pending salary and retirement benefits. The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023
‘’No space for democratic protests in AP’‘: Opposition parties Opp. parties condemn arrest of Naidu; call it misuse of police machinery & suppression of democratic protests. Leaders say YSRCP govt. detaining not only opposition party members but also civil society members. AITUC district sec. says Agrigold victims prevented from protesting. Former Ongole AMC chairman says YSRCP will pay politically… The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023 AITUC district conference from September 5 AITUC district conference from September 5
The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023 Notification of amended Factories Act riles trade unions Govt. notifies amendments to Factories Act, allowing women to work night shift & daily hours to increase to 12. Trade unions oppose move, lodge complaint with ILO. Fears expressed over security & safety of women, as consent clause may remain on paper. Overtime limit extended from 75 to 144 hours/quarter,…
The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023 AITUC district convention in Visakhapatnam on August 12, 13 The 13th AITUC district convention will be held in Visakhapatnam on August 12 and 13.
The Hindu · May 20, 2023 Pay hike for coal workers on anvil The National Coal Wage Agreement XI finalised on Saturday would entail a hike in wages of workers in Singareni Collieries
The Hindu · May 3, 2023 Key Left leaders put under house arrest in Kurnool, Anantapur to thwart protests against privatisation of Vizag Steel Plant The State police put key Communist Party of India (CPI), CPI (Marxist) leaders, along with leaders of other trade unions, under house arrest in undivided Kurnool and Anantapur districts on Wednesday ahead of their proposed dharna at Tapovanam Junction on National Highway 44 in Anantapur and Ballari Junction in Kurnool.
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023 All-India Trade Union Congress complains to ILO on changes made to Factories Act The dilution of the Factories Act, 1948, to enhance daily maximum hours of work from nine to 12 hours and allow women in night shift among others by Karnataka government by amendments through The Factories (Karnataka amendment) Bill 2023, has now reached the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023 Trade unions in T.N. oppose Bill increasing work hours, plan to go on strike on May 12 Giving a call for a strike on May 12, the joint committee of all trade unions comprising CITU, AITUC, INTUC and the ruling DMK-affiliated LPF on Monday opposed the Factories (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act 2023 which provides for increasing duty hours beyond eight-hour shifts in factories. The Anna Thozhirsanga Sanga…
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023 AITUC to step up stir to save Vizag Steel Plant All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) urged the public from across sections to come together to stop the privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
The Hindu · Aug 27, 2022 Tirupati labour conclave death knell of tripartite system, say trade unions Trade unions ask for inclusion in meetings
The Hindu · Jun 30, 2022 Unions demand minimum wage of about ₹31,000 and employers say it is too high All eyes now on the Karnataka government which has to agree on the quantum of wage revision
The Hindu · May 31, 2022 ‘It was an organised assault on Tikait’ Protests and road blockades were held in Mysuru on Tuesday to condemn the assault on farmers’ leader Rakesh Tikait in Bengaluru.