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
ASHA workers continue protest for fair working conditions ASHA health workers protest for fair working conditions & wage hike in Ongole, India. The Hindu · Dec 15, 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 Demanded Electricity Bill 2020 be repealed, pre-paid smart electricity meters withdrawn.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
Tribals demand 100% quota for teachers’ posts in scheduled area of Andhra Pradesh The future of tribal people will be at stake if the non-tribals are appointed to teachers’ posts on a contract basis in the scheduled areas in Andhra Pradesh, CITU general secretary Umamaheswara Rao has said. Addressing a gathering of more than 200 tribal people who came from Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitharama… The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023
Steel workers take out bike rally demanding Centre to revoke its decision on Visakhapatnam Steel Plant CPI-M member K. Lokandham demands Centre to revoke decision on 100% strategic sale of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Rally taken out by steel workers to Vijayawada to conclude in public meeting 'Praja Rakshana Bheri' The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023
Two CITU workers suffer stab injuries Perumbavoor police arrested one person after two CITU workers were stabbed at Kandamthara. Shiyas was identified as the accused. Suneer and Riyas were attacked while downloading load for Bevco outlet. The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
BEML agitation to enter 1,000th day on Thursday Employees at BEML units at Kanjikode, Kolar, Mysuru, and Bengaluru have been on an agitation since January 6, 2021. It was on January 4, 2021, that the Union government invited letters of interest for selling the PSE. The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
Kerala CM’s charges against Oppn. in posting case despicable: Satheesan Kerala CM's despicable & ignominious statement on fake bribery & corruption allegation against Health Minister's office a conspiracy cooked up by Opposition. CM's irresponsible mouthing off a disgrace to his position. Arrested persons from CPI(M) camp. Police not registering case against CITU office. The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023
Kerala Health department job fraud: Haridasan says no bribe was paid Man from Malappuram denies paying bribe to get daughter-in-law job in Ayush Mission. Complainant questioned by Cantonment police, initially denies recollection of payment, later denies any bribe. Akhil Sajeev, former CITU manager, arrested for orchestrating fraud. The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
Kerala loses a pioneering left trade unionist in Anathalavattom Anandan’s passing Kerala lost a pioneering left trade unionist in the passing of CPI(M) leader and CITU State president Anthalavattom Anandan, 85, at a government hospital here on Thursday. The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023
Farmers to stage dharna on August 14 Organisations to hold overnight dharna on eve of Independence Day in Yadgir to demand fulfilment of farmers' demands and nation's integrity. Karanataka Pranth Raitha Sangha, Karnataka Krishi Kooli Karmikara Sangha and CITU to jointly hold dharna from 5pm Aug 14 to 12am Aug 15, hoisting national flag to mark Independence… The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023
Andhra Pradesh CITU leader Narasinga Rao refutes statement issued by Gangavaram Port management CITU Andhra Pradesh president Narasinga Rao has refuted the statement issued by the Gangavaram Port management that though there were delays in payments by Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, there were no delays in provision of cargo handling services by the port. The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023
Municipal staff stage protest in Vijayawada seeking fulfilment of poll promises by CM Municipal workers & employees in Vijayawada protest, demanding CM Jagan Mohan Reddy fulfil promises made before elections. Led by APMWEF & CITU, they allege govt deceiving them & not fulfilling promises. CPI (M) leader Babu Rao says govt discriminating & imposing burden on public. The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023
Night-long protest planned on August 14 CITU, KPRS & AIAWU to stage night-long protest in Kalaburagi on Aug 14 to oppose Centre's anti-people policies & decision to privatise Railways. Activists say this will lead to huge losses & insecurity for crores of employees. They also demand better security for women & justice for victims of violence. The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023 Regularise services of municipal contract workers, demands CITU CITU activists urge govt. to regularise services of municipal contract workers. CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had promised to do so during 2019 elections. Activists stage agitation decrying non-payment of wages & delay in regularisation. Police arrest Ammannaidu & 15 others. Another agitation planned on Aug 7 if govt. fails…
The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023 12,000 workers lose livelihood as ferro-alloy companies halt operations in A.P.’s Vizianagaram 12,000 workers in Vizianagaram district have lost their livelihoods due to 6 ferro-alloy companies halting or reducing operations following a hike in power tariff. CITU State committee member T.V. Ramana asked the govt. to hold talks with the companies. CITU district president P. Sankara Rao and Facor Workers Union general…
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023 Govt. assures support for family of deceased sanitation worker in Vijayawada Govt. assures compensation to family of sanitation worker Manikyala Rao who died in manhole in Vijayawada. CITU, city leaders and activists led by CPI(M) staged protests at Govt. General Hospital. Officials assured Rs. 25 lakh, job and house to victim's family.
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023 Anganwadi workers stage protest in Kalaburagi As part of a State-wide agitation, the Kalaburagi district unit of the Karnataka State Anganwadi Workers Association affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) staged a protest outside the office of the Deputy Director for Women and Child Welfare in Kalaburagi on Monday demanding revision of the honorarium for anganwadi workers and helpers…
The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023 Provide house sites to the poor in Telangana, says CITU, organises stir in Sangareddy Both the Centre and State have failed to address the housing problems of the poor, says CITU
The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023 Protesters demand ₹1 crore compensation to kin of deceased in pharma unit fire accident at Atchutapuram in Anakapalli district Blaming the management for the tragedy, members of various unions allege that there is no clarity on how the government proposes to reach out to the injured and their families; the condition of one of the five injured workers is said to be critical
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Stand-off between bus operator and CITU ends at Thiruvarppu It has been decided that the employees under the transport company will take turns to work in all buses run by it.
The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023 CITU protest snowballs into deeper crisis Week-long stand-off between a bus operator in Thiruvarppu and CITU deepens after CITU leader allegedly assaults the bus owner
The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023 Child protection staff withdraw stir Employees of the State Child Protection Society under the Women and Child Development department have withdrawn their week-long indefinite agitation
The Hindu · May 28, 2023 Andhra Pradesh: Construction of 100-bed ESI hospital is needed in industrial zone of Srikakulam district, say CITU leaders The CITU leaders sought construction of 100-bed ESI hospital in the industrial region of Srikakulam district
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