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Woman auto driver denied work by union reinstated in Kochi
A 52-year-old woman autorickshaw driver, Usha Babu, has been reinstated at the Ernakulam Junction railway station stand after being allegedly denied work by members of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions for…
The Story in Brief
A 52-year-old woman autorickshaw driver, Usha Babu, has been reinstated at the Ernakulam Junction railway station stand after being allegedly denied work by members of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions for over four months. Her plight caught public attention through media reports, prompting her return.
Babu claimed she was expelled on false allegations and repeatedly threatened by union members when she tried to enter the stand. The All India Trade Union Congress took up her cause, calling it a human rights violation. CITU leadership said they intervened after learning of the issue and instructed the unit not to disrupt her right to work.
The Indian Opinion
This story exposes the double edge of trade union power in India. While unions can protect workers, they can also shut out individuals on unverified complaints. The CITU's quick reversal suggests its leadership knew the optics were damaging. But the real test is whether the union will now make its internal complaint process transparent. Until then, the weakest will always fear being expelled on a whisper.
Source: thehindu.com
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