Trade unions seek participation in nationwide Jail Bharo protest on August 10

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Trade unions on Friday called for workers and the public to join the nationwide ‘Jail Bharo’ protest on August 10, organised by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and central trade unions against Union government policies. In Visakhapatnam, CITU district general secretary R.K.S.V. Kumar said the Labour Codes, agricultural policies and privatisation had hurt workers, farmers and agricultural labourers.

The unions demanded a minimum monthly wage of Rs 31,000, a law for unorganised workers and an end to privatisation of public sector services. They also opposed the proposed privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and sought better implementation of the rural jobs scheme. The Visakhapatnam rally will start at Jagadamba Centre at 10 a.m. and end at the Collectorate, The Hindu reports.

The Indian Opinion

Claims that the protest represents all workers or, conversely, is merely routine political theatre are both too broad. The unions have listed clear demands, but the report records their allegations rather than independent evidence of the policies’ effects. The test is turnout on August 10 and whether the protest produces a documented response on wages, labour protections and the steel plant’s future.

Source: thehindu.com

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