Trade Unions Call for Release of Workers Arrested in Noida Protest
Trade union leaders demand immediate release of workers arrested in Noida protest
Hindustan Times
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Trade union leaders from various organizations in India have demanded the immediate release of workers arrested during a protest in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. They are calling for the withdrawal of legal cases against the workers, reinstatement of dismissed employees, and a commitment from the government to uphold democratic rights.
- 01Trade unions condemned the UP government's actions against laborers.
- 02Leaders demand unconditional release of arrested workers in Noida.
- 03They seek withdrawal of legal cases and reinstatement of dismissed workers.
- 04A Minimum Wage Advisory Board is requested to address rising inflation.
- 05Union leaders accuse the government of targeting supporters of the labor movement.
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Trade union leaders from several organizations, including the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) and the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), held a press conference at the UP Press Club to condemn the Uttar Pradesh government's actions against laborers. They demanded the immediate release of workers arrested during a protest in Noida, along with the withdrawal of fabricated legal cases filed against them. The unions also called for the reinstatement of workers dismissed by various companies and urged the government to respect the democratic rights of the public and the working class. CITU general secretary Prem Nath Rai highlighted that the minimum wage, revised in 2014, has not been updated since 2019, exacerbating the difficulties faced by workers amid rising inflation. The union leaders emphasized the need for the government to establish a Minimum Wage Advisory Board to address wage revisions, which they claim have been ignored. They also accused the government of targeting farmers, social activists, and journalists supporting the labor movement.
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The demands from trade unions could lead to significant changes in labor rights and wage policies in Uttar Pradesh, affecting many workers and their families.
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