| Full name | Swatantra Thozhilali Union (STU) |
|---|---|
| Native name | സ്വതന്ത്ര തൊഴിലാളി യൂണിയൻ |
| Founded | May 5, 1957 |
The Swatantra Thozhilali Union, also known as Swatantra Trade Union (STU),[1] is the oldest trade union federation in India. It is associated with the Indian Union Muslim League.[2][3][4]
History[edit | edit source]
May 5, 1957 - That is when the Kerala State Independent Workers Union State Committee[vague] was formed. When the organization was born at the office of the Independent Handloom Workers Union in Valiyangadi, Kozhikode, there was no beating[clarification needed]. All those present had vowed to undertake a great mission. The organization was able to provide benefits to all workers and create better working conditions by eliminating labor exploitation.
Principal mass organizations of STU[edit | edit source]
- State Construction Workers Union
- Motor and Engineering Workers Union
- Kerala Agricultural Workers Federation
- State Headload and General Workers Union
- Sewing Workers Union
- Kerala Artists 'Skilled and General Workers' Union
- Independent Fishermen's Union
- Fish Supply Workers Union [5][6]
- Real Estate Workers' Union
- Heritage College Mystery Folk Medicine Federation
- Newspaper Agent and Workers Union
- Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Organization
- Asha Workers Union
- Innovative Marketing and Workers' Union
- National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme Workers Union
Notable leaders[edit | edit source]
- E. T. Mohammed Basheer Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha and former Minister of Education, Kerala | Kerala State Secretary of S.T.U
- V. K. Ebrahimkunju Kerala Minister for Industry and Social Welfare | Kerala State Vice President of S.T.U
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Anandan, S. (23 April 2015). "'STU workers behind attack on artist'". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Left trade unions tie up with Muslim League". Deccan Chronicle. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Swathanthra Thozhilali Union: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Swathanthra Thozhilali Union". Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Strike hits normal life in Kollam". The Hindu. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "Sector caught between lockdown & unkind govts". The New Indian Express. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ "10 injured in clash at Perambra market over fish sale; Collector directs all to enter quarantine | Clash at Perambra fish market". english.mathrubhumi.com. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "'CPM leadership feigns ignorance of IUML'". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- "Strike against centre's employment policy shuts down Kerala". livemint.com. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- "Trade Unions in Kerala agree to give up 'nokkukooli'". The Hindu. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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