CITU Kollam District Committee Plans Protests Against Termination of Contract Workers
CITU Kollam district committee warns of massive protests over ousting of contract workers
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The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) in Kollam district, Kerala, India, is preparing for significant protests against the alleged termination of contract workers in government projects, including Kudumbashree, following the United Democratic Front's electoral victory. The union claims that political interference is jeopardizing the livelihoods of 2,624 workers and demands immediate action to protect their jobs.
- 01CITU warns of protests over the termination of contract workers in various government projects.
- 02The union claims political interference is blocking the renewal of contracts for thousands of workers.
- 032,624 Kudumbashree employees' jobs are at risk due to alleged actions by pro-UDF organizations.
- 04CITU emphasizes that the non-renewal of contracts violates previous court guidelines.
- 05Protests are set to begin in front of district offices to demand job security.
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The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) in Kollam district, Kerala, has raised concerns over the termination of contract workers in government projects, particularly those associated with Kudumbashree, following the electoral success of the United Democratic Front (UDF). CITU district secretary S. Jayamohan criticized the actions as 'inhumane,' stating that they are being orchestrated by pro-UDF organizations before the new Cabinet is in place. The union highlighted that a 'shadow administration' is influencing departmental heads to execute mass transfers and block contract renewals, specifically affecting Ayurvedic doctors and therapists. Currently, 2,624 Kudumbashree employees face uncertainty regarding their employment status. Although department heads had directed the renewal of these contracts in May, the process has been stalled due to political interference. CITU leaders assert that the temporary nature of these contracts is due to specific scheme regulations, not employee fault, and they reference previous Kerala High Court guidelines that support timely contract renewals. In light of these developments, CITU has announced immediate plans for agitation, with affected workers preparing to protest at district offices to safeguard their livelihoods.
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The potential termination of contracts for Kudumbashree workers could lead to significant job losses, affecting their livelihoods and the local economy.
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