Mohali, Punjab, India - November 18, 2023 - The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) organized a protest march in Mohali, Punjab, on Saturday to raise various issues faced by workers in the state. The march culminated in a demonstration outside the Labour Commissioner's office, where CITU leaders submitted a memorandum outlining their demands.
The CITU members demanded the implementation of labor laws, regularization of contractual workers, timely payment of wages, and better working conditions. They also raised concerns about the rising cost of living and the impact of privatization on employment.
Speaking at the gathering, CITU state president Sukhdev Singh said that workers in Punjab were facing a number of challenges, including low wages, job insecurity, and exploitation. He accused the state government of being apathetic to the plight of workers and demanded immediate action to address their concerns.
The CITU protest comes in the wake of a number of labor unrest incidents in Punjab in recent months. Workers have been protesting against low wages, long working hours, and poor working conditions. The CITU has been at the forefront of these protests, demanding that the government take steps to protect the rights of workers.
The protest in Mohali is a sign of the growing discontent among workers in Punjab. The CITU is likely to continue to organize such protests in the coming months to put pressure on the government to address workers' issues.
