INTUC demands implementation of Trade Unions Act in Sikkim

GANGTOK, 25 Oct: Indian National Trade Union Congress [INTUC] Sikkim unit today demanded the implementation of the Trade Union Act in the state. The state unit of the Congress-affiliated organization has stressed that due to the absence of this Act, workers in the state have been denied various rights and benefits and are also facing difficulties.
Addressing a press conference today at Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee office, the INTUC state-unite advisor, RK Bhatt stated that the Trade Union Act is especially meant for the welfare and benefit of workers and should be implemented in the state as it has already been extended to other states.
“INTUC wants to bring together different labour unions and associations of the state for the benefit and rights of all workers,” said Mr. Bhatt. He also demanded an increase in the HRA and DA of the workers of Sikkim.
Mr Bhatt said that the INTUC fully supports the ongoing movement of ad-hoc teachers and wants the state government to fulfill their demands at the earliest.
SPCC general secretary [communication], Doncee Lama stated that the SPCC has been moving forward with its long term programmes for the state under the new leadership of the party. She added that the party has various programmes especially for the youth and would also be visiting rural areas of the state.
“Recently the party had organized a day-long workshop on Social Media and received an encouraging response. The party will continue with such activities for the youth of Sikkim”, she stated further adding that the party will bring all central government schemes and programmes for the people of Sikkim.
The press conference was also attended by INTUC president, TT Bhutia and Seva Dal member, Sonam Tshering Bhutia.