Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Coal Workers' Convention in Ranchi Calls for Rights, Opposes Privatization
Coal workers gathered in Ranchi for a big meeting.
They talked about wanting better rights, like fair pay and jobs.
They don't like the government's plans to sell off coal mines and want to stop it.
The workers also want more money for land that was taken for mining.
The Chief Minister told them to stick together to get what they want.
They plan to join a big protest to make their voices heard.
Coal workers' convention held in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Delegates opposed privatization and the new labor codes.
CM Hemant Soren urged unity for workers' rights.
Resolutions included demands for fair land compensation and employment.
Unions will participate in a nationwide strike on July 9th.
- Who
- Coal workers, union delegates, CM Hemant Soren, and Labour Minister Yogendra Prasad.
- What
- Jharkhand Colliery Mazdoor Union and Jharkhand Shramik Sangh convention concluded, focusing on worker rights and opposing privatization.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Ranchi, Ravindra Bhavan, CMPDI
- Why
- To discuss worker rights, oppose privatization, and plan actions, including a nationwide strike.
Coal Worker's Union
Government
Privatization and Labor Codes
Coal Worker's Union
Oppose privatization and implementation of labor codes.
Government
Government promotes privatization and new labor codes.
Land Acquisition and Compensation
Coal Worker's Union
Demand four times market value for land, employment for displaced persons, and land-for-land compensation.
Government
Government policies regarding land acquisition and compensation.
- Event
- Coal Workers' National Convention
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Key Figures
- Shibu Soren, Hemant Soren
- Main Issues
- Labor rights, privatization, land compensation
- Key Outcomes
- Resolutions passed, strike participation planned