Union leaders
Coverage of Union leaders in the Nexus archive.
- Why fishers in Kerala ignore dire warnings and venture into sea
Fishers in Kerala continue to venture into the sea despite government 'stay-at-home' directives during extreme weather, as they lack minimum wages or guaranteed compensation, leading to loss of livelihood. Union leaders highlight that the immediate threat of starvation on land forces fishers to prioritize income over safety.
- UK steel quota concessions to seal India deal pose risk to Welsh plant, say insiders
UK steel quota concessions aimed at sealing a deal with India are raising concerns among union leaders about the potential harm to Tata Steel UK’s Llanwern plant in Newport, particularly regarding quotas for galvanised steel.
- Anganwadi workers demand salary hike and social security, stage protest in Ongole
Anganwadi workers in Ongole staged a protest demanding a minimum monthly wage of ₹26,000 and implementation of social security schemes including pension, PF, ESI, gratuity, and paid medical leave.
- Some union leaders are misleading RTC employees: Ponnam Prabhakar
Ponnam Prabhakar claims some union leaders are misleading RTC employees. Unions agreed to hold elections before RTC employees were merged into the government.
- Union leaders cite staff shortage, safety issues behind VSP blast
Union leaders attributed a VSP blast to staff shortages and safety issues. The incident highlights concerns over operational risks and working conditions.