December 02, 2008

Port workers to observe today as Demands Day

Exim News reported that Indian port and dock workers will observe a Demands’ Day today on August 24, as decided by the five recognized federations of the workers, by holding demonstrations in front of the offices of Major Port Trusts and Dock Labor Boards.

The affiliated unions of the five federations have already served notice of strike to the 9 Major Ports.
1. Kandla
2. Mangalore
3. Chennai
4. Vizag
5. Haldia
6. Kolkata
7. Paradip
8. Kochi
9. Tuticorin

All India Port & Dock Workers’ Federation has listed the following demands of the port and dockworkers
1. Restoration of retirement age to 60 years
2. Merger of 50% dearness allowance with pay with effect from April 1st 2005
3. Interim relief at INR 1,000 per month to the workers including pensioners with retrospective effect from January 1st 2007
4. Filling up of vacancies including promotional vacancies
5. Regular or perennial jobs should not be contracted out or outsourced
6. Major Ports should not be turned into corporates
7. Reject the retrograde recommendations of the respective consultants monitored by the port of Rotterdam experts