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]
Swatantra Thozhilali Union (STU) | |
| സ്വതന്ത്ര തൊഴിലാളി യൂണിയൻ | |
 | |
| Founded | May 5, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kozhikode |
| Location | |
Parent organization | Indian Union Muslim League |
| Affiliations | trade union |
History
editMay 5, 1957 - That is when the Kerala State Independent Workers Union State Committee 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- 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- 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
editExternal links
edit- "'CPM leadership feigns ignorance of IUML'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- "Strike against centre's employment policy shuts down Kerala". livemint.com. 2 April 2018. 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.
References
edit- ^ 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. 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.
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