In solidarity with farmers, ten central trade unions to hold day-long nationwide protest on June 26
Ten central unions including All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Centre for Indian Trade Unions (CITU), Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), will participate in tomorrow’s protest.
Jun 25, 2021, 17:38 PM ISTBanking services likely to be affected as trade unions call nationwide strike on November 26
Banking services across the country are likely to be affected as Central trade unions will go on a nationwide strike on Thursday (November 26, 2020) to protest against various policies of the central government.
Nov 25, 2020, 21:42 PM ISTBharat Bandh against anti-worker policies of Centre: CITU General Secretary Tapan Sen
Sen said, "All 10 central unions along with all national independent federations of central and state governments, bank, defence production and other service sectors have called a strike against anti-worker and anti-national policies of BJP government".
Jan 08, 2020, 08:21 AM ISTNationwide bandh to continue today; mixed response in first 24 hours
The strike has been called by ten major trade unions.
Jan 08, 2019, 23:18 PM ISTBharat Bandh: Clashes broke out between TMC and CPM workers in Asansol
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed that the trade unions-called general strike would have no impact in the state
Jan 08, 2019, 10:25 AM ISTBharat bandh: CPM workers detained in Kolkata
CPM workers protesting in support of 48-hour nationwide strike called by Central Trade Unions were detained by Kolkata police on Tuesday.
Jan 08, 2019, 09:44 AM ISTSchools, colleges closed in Kerala, violence in West Bengal
The two-day-long nationwide strike called by major trade unions against the alleged repressive policies of the NDA government has thrown life out of gear in several states.
Jan 08, 2019, 07:35 AM ISTBharat Bhandh: West Bengal government, trade unions brace up for confrontation
Two-day nationwide general strike on January 8-9 has been called by ten major trade unions.
Jan 08, 2019, 06:39 AM ISTBharat Bandh: Two-day strike by major trade unions from today; banking, transport services to be hit
The strike has been called by ten major trade unions to protest against the Narendra Modi government’s alleged anti-worker policies and unilateral labour reforms.
Jan 08, 2019, 06:14 AM ISTFarmers-workers rally in national capital demanding loan waiver, minimum wage of Rs 18,000
The 'Mazdoor Kishan Sangharsh Rally' was jointly organised by the CITU, AIKS and AIAWU.
Sep 05, 2018, 18:29 PM ISTTransport strike live updates: Buses, taxis go off the road in Karnataka
Even as Karnataka braces for a state-wide transport strike, an all-India transport strike called by the Left has threatened to make commuting a nightmare in other parts of the country.
Aug 07, 2018, 06:56 AM ISTLeft calls for All India Transport strike on Tuesday
The strike has been called to bring forth the ten point demands ranging from price hike in buses to poor condition of tea workers.
Aug 06, 2018, 21:07 PM ISTCoal India seeks to limit wage outgo
Coal India profits are under pressure due to sharp rise in expenses with wage being an important component.
Aug 20, 2017, 15:58 PM ISTTransport strike in Tamil Nadu withdrawn
The three-day transport strike in Tamil Nadu by 10 unions was withdrawn on Tuesday night following an agreement reached on various issues in talks between them and the government.
May 17, 2017, 13:27 PM ISTEmployees of 3 SAIL units on strike: INTUC
Employees at three units of steel major SAIL went on day-long strike on Tuesday to protest against the government proposal to divest stake in them.
Apr 11, 2017, 14:44 PM ISTStrike by 10 trade unions begins; transport, banking to be hit
Essential services such as banking and transport are likely to be hit today as 10 central trade unions go on one-day nationwide strike, protesting against "anti-worker" changes in labour laws and the Centre's "indifference" to their demands for better wages.
Sep 02, 2016, 10:59 AM ISTCITU flays Centre's 'reckless' easing FDI policy
In growing clamour against Centre's move of easing FDI in 15 key sectors, including defence, airlines and banking, Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Thursday urged its members for a nationwide protest against the "anti-people and reckless decision".
Nov 12, 2015, 23:29 PM ISTCITU, INTUC shun coal ministry meet on strike
"We will not attend the meeting today convened by the Coal Ministry," CITU-backed All India Coal Workers' Federation General Secretary Jibon Roy said.
Aug 31, 2015, 14:20 PM ISTCITU protests Coal India disinvestment plan
The Centre reportedly mulling disinvestment in the state-owned Coal India has triggered protest demonstrations by Left-backed CITU, even as the Congress-backed INTUC is yet to take a call on the matter.
Aug 18, 2015, 21:26 PM ISTCITU opposes govt's move to privatise airports
The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Friday opposed the central government's attempts to hand over management of vital infrastructure like airports to private corporates and called upon all the trade unions to come together and resist the move.
Feb 13, 2015, 20:01 PM IST