Swatantra Thozhilali Union

Trade union in India

India

Parent organization

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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 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

External links

"'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

^ 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". deccanchronicle.com. 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.