Kochi: Ride-hailing services in Kochi have come to a standstill today as online taxi drivers launched a day-long strike, demanding an end to alleged exploitation by cab aggregators and calling for standardized fare regulations. The protest, which runs from 6 AM to 6 PM, has been organized by the Online Taxi Community with support from Read More…
New Delhi: In a strong show of unity against the Central Government’s alleged anti-worker stance, the nationwide strike initially set for June 20 has been rescheduled to July 9, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) announced. The postponement comes in light of the prevailing national situation, the union said in its statement. The protest Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant step toward addressing the ongoing strike by ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, the Kerala government has formed a five-member high-level committee to examine their long-pending demands. The committee will hold detailed consultations with ASHA organisations and trade union representatives to assess their grievances, which include demands for better wages, official Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: After 43 days of a relentless relay hunger strike, ASHA workers have ended their fast but intensified their fight — launching a massive statewide protest march from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram. The march, set to run from May 5 to June 17, aims to press their long-standing demands for better pay, pension rights, and retirement Read More…
In a bold step to amplify their long-standing demands, Kerala’s ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers are set to launch a 45-day protest march from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram, from May 5 to June 17, 2025. The march comes as their ongoing strike — now entering its 71st day — continues without any response from the Read More…
The Kerala government has turned down key demands from ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, who have been staging a relentless protest outside the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram for over 58 days. Labour Minister V Sivankutty stated that the government has already extended the maximum possible concessions, with Health Minister Veena George holding five rounds of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The ongoing protest by Asha workers in Kerala demanding a pay hike entered its 50th day on Monday, with protest leaders intensifying their agitation by cutting their hair in front of the state secretariat. The symbolic act was meant to draw attention to their long-standing demands for better wages and recognition as government employees. Read More…
After nearly two weeks of relentless protests, Kerala’s Anganwadi workers have called off their strike following an assurance from Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal to address their demands within three months. The workers had been fighting for official recognition as government employees, a minimum salary of ₹21,000, timely wage payments, and better food supply standards. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Asha workers in Kerala have decided to continue their strike after two rounds of conciliation talks with the state government failed to reach a resolution. The workers are demanding a hike in their monthly honorarium from the current ₹7,000 to ₹21,000, along with retirement benefits of a lump sum payment of ₹5 lakh when Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for the Malayalam film industry, the Kerala Film Chamber has officially withdrawn its proposed strike after successful discussions with government representatives. The decision came after a crucial meeting where key industry concerns were addressed. Film Chamber officials confirmed that the government has assured necessary interventions to resolve ongoing challenges. With Read More…