July 9 Strike: Turning Point against Neoliberalism

THE working class of the country is all set to go on a massive countrywide general strike on July 9, 2025. Standing shoulder to shoulder with the working class will be the peasantry – both peasants and agricultural workers, who will be flooding the streets across the country in solidarity with the workers.

CITU Demands Compliance with Industrial Safety Norms; Punishment to Those Responsible for Accidents

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in a statement issued on July 1, expressed deep shock and grief over the loss of workers' lives and injuries caused by the reactor blast at Sigachi Chemical Factory in Telangana and the blast at a cracker factory in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. CITU conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased workers.The actual death toll from the reactor blast at Sigachi Chemical Industry in Sangareddy, Telangana – reported to be 44 so far, many of whom are migrant workers – is still being confirmed.

Railway Accident in Thane: CITU Raises Concern

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions, in a statement issued on June 10, has expressed grave concern over the railway accident that occurred in Thane district of Maharashtra on June 9, 2025. The accident took place between the Mumbra and Diwa railway stations, when commuters were travelling on the two local trains moving in opposite directions brushed against each other in which four passengers died and nine were injured. CITU conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their dear ones in the accident and wishes speedy recovery of those injured.

All India Convention of Women Plantation Workers

THE first-ever All India Convention of Plantation Women Workers, organised by the All India Plantation Workers Federation (AIPWF), was held in Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, Kerala, on May 13, 2025. The convention commenced with the flag hoisting by C K Unnikrishnan, President of AIPWF. V V Baby, Secretary of the Reception Committee and CITU Wayanad District Secretary, welcomed the delegates.

CITU General Council : Make July 9 General Strike a Huge Success

THE General Council of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) met in Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana from May 24 to 26, 2025, and called upon the Indian working class to prepare for an All India General Strike on July 9, 2025. The aim is to make it the largest ever general strike in the history of the Indian working-class movement.

General Strike Deferred to July 9, 2025

A MEETING of the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Independent Sectoral Federations/Associations was held on May 15, 2025 in New Delhi to review the preparatory activities for the nationwide General Strike originally scheduled for May 20, 2025.

ASHA Workers to Launch Nationwide Strike in August

ASHA workers and facilitators have resolved to go on a nationwide multiple-day strike in August, seeking a hike in remuneration as announced by J P Nadda, Minister for Health, in the Parliament.

CWFI Launches Nationwide Campaign Demanding Construction Workers Safety

THE recurring incidents of tunnel collapses in India are a stark reminder of the country’s appalling record on construction safety. The latest tragedy – the collapse of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana, resulting in the deaths of trapped construction workers – is a grim testament to the disregard for human life that pervades the construction industry.As workers, we are all too familiar with the risks and hazards of construction sites.

Transport Workers Hold March to Parliament

INDIA's road transport sector, a crucial pillar of the economy, is facing a severe crisis due to rising costs and policy changes, prompting nationwide protests.

Protests by Electricity Contractual Workers in TN & Telangana

THOUSANDS of contractual workers in electricity departments in Tamil Nadu and Telangana staged big demonstrations on March 25, demanding job regularisation and fair wages. The protests, organised by the Electricity Employees Federation of India (EEFI) and its constituents, witnessed significant participation from contract workers across both states.In Tamil Nadu, the COTEE led a day-long dharna at 13 Regional Chief Engineers' Offices and three thermal power stations, drawing over 6,300 workers.

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