Govt has let down working class: Trade unions call for protest on May 22

The unions, after holding a meeting in Doraha, Ludhiana, said that trade unions, independently and unitedly, have made several representations to the prime minister and labour minister

The joint platform of central trade unions (CTUs) have alleged that on the pretext of the Covid epidemic, the government has been taking decisions that are detrimental to the working class and commoners, who are already in deep distress amid the lockdown.

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The unions, after holding a meeting in Doraha, Ludhiana, said that trade unions, independently and unitedly, have made several representations to the prime minister and labour minister. The unions have brought to their attention, the rampant violations of government’s own directives and advisories regarding payment of full wages to workers and non-termination of employment amid the lockdown, but in vain.

“The government, despite making announcements about ration distribution, or even cash transfers to women and senior citizens, has failed to deliver as the said help didn’t reach most beneficiaries,” said Bal Krishan Kirti and Malkiat Singh Burail, working committee members of the All India Centre of Trade Unions.

The leaders also announced their support to the call for a nationwide protest by 10 trade unions on May 22, to endorse the decision of CTUs.