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Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for the Malayalam film industry, the Kerala Film Chamber has officially withdrawn its proposed strike after successful discussions with government representatives.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…
Thiruvananthapuram: ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers in Kerala have announced an indefinite hunger strike from March 20, intensifying their ongoing protest for better wages and retirement benefits. The Kerala ASHA Health Workers’ Association leaders stated that the agitation will continue until the government meets their key demands, including an increase in honorarium and the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Hundreds of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers laid siege to the Kerala Secretariat today, demanding better wages and improved working conditions. The protest, organized by ASHA worker unions, saw massive participation, causing traffic disruptions in the capital city. The police imposed tight security around the Secretariat, barricading important roads and deploying additional personnel Read More…
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers in Kerala have announced plans to intensify their ongoing protest by inviting all women in the state to join them on International Women’s Day, March 8. Speaking to reporters, the workers emphasized that their demands for better wages, job security, and recognition of their contributions to the healthcare system Read More…