TRADE UNIONS PROTEST CHANGES IN LABOUR LAWS

SANGRUR: Following the call for nationwide protests against changes in the labour laws and government’ alleged apathy towards workers, members of trade unions, including INTUC and CITU, protested at different markets in Sangrur and submitted a memorandum to DC, on Friday. They said that the Bjp-ruled states have made draconian changes in the labour laws which will make workers bonded labourers. State secretary INTUC, Sukhdev Sharma, said the protest was organised for 17 demands including Rs 600 daily wages for MGNREGA workers, withdrawal of recent ordinances passed by Centre, power bills, and hike in fuel prices.