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STU
Swatantra Thozhilali Union (STU)
സ്വതന്ത്ര തൊഴിലാളി യൂണിയൻ
FoundedMay 5, 1957
HeadquartersKozhikode
Location
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]

File:The Swatantra Thozhilali Union - STU LOGO.jpg
The Swatantra Thozhilali Union logo

History

May 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

  • 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

  • "'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

  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". deccanchronicle.com. 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. 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. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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