Swatantra Thozhilali Union Explained

STU
Location Country:	India
Affiliation:	trade union
Full Name:	Swatantra Thozhilali Union (STU)
Native Name:	സ്വതന്ത്ര തൊഴിലാളി യൂണിയൻ
Founded:	May 5, 1957
Headquarters:	Kozhikode
Parent Organization:	Indian Union Muslim League

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. 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

• Indian Trade Unions
• Indian Union Muslim League

External links

• Web site: 'CPM leadership feigns ignorance of IUML'. The New Indian Express. 15 September 2021.
• Web site: Strike against centre's employment policy shuts down Kerala. livemint.com. 2 April 2018 . 15 September 2021.
• Web site: Strike against centre's employment policy shuts down Kerala. livemint.com. 2 April 2018 . 15 September 2021.
• News: Trade Unions in Kerala agree to give up 'nokkukooli'. The Hindu. 9 March 2018 . 15 September 2021.

Notes and References

1. News: 'STU workers behind attack on artist'. The Hindu. 23 April 2015 . 15 September 2021. Anandan . S. .
2. Web site: Left trade unions tie up with Muslim League. Deccan Chronicle. 29 March 2016 . 15 September 2021.
3. Web site: Swathanthra Thozhilali Union: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Swathanthra Thozhilali Union. Times of India. 15 September 2021.
4. News: Strike hits normal life in Kollam. The Hindu. 26 November 2020 . 15 September 2021.
5. Web site: Sector caught between lockdown & unkind govts. The New Indian Express. 15 September 2021.
6. Web site: 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 . 15 September 2021.