Swatantra Thozhilali Union

STU
Swatantra Thozhilali Union (STU)
സ്വതന്ത്ര തൊഴിലാളി യൂണിയൻ
FoundedMay 5, 1957
HeadquartersKozhikode
Location
  • India
Parent organization
Indian Union Muslim League
Affiliationstrade union

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

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

  • 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

  • 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

References

  1. ^ Anandan, S. (23 April 2015). "'STU workers behind attack on artist'". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Left trade unions tie up with Muslim League". Deccan Chronicle. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Swathanthra Thozhilali Union: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Swathanthra Thozhilali Union". Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Strike hits normal life in Kollam". The Hindu. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Sector caught between lockdown & unkind govts". The New Indian Express. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. ^ "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.
allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swatantra_Thozhilali_Union