Archive · 20 May 2025
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Contract Workers Protest Termination
Workers at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant are upset about losing their jobs.
Unions and leaders are protesting the decision.
They want the government to stop firing workers and fix other problems like the Labor Codes.
The workers started a strike to make their voices heard.
They also want the plant to become part of a larger company, SAIL.
The leaders are also unhappy with how the government is handling the situation, believing they are supporting the company instead of the workers.
A bigger strike across India is planned for July 9 to support these demands.
JAC leaders are opposing the termination of contract workers at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP).
Contract workers commenced an indefinite strike on Tuesday, May 20.
Demands include halting terminations, abolishing Labor Codes, and merging VSP with SAIL.
JAC leaders criticized the State government for supporting the Centre's actions.
An all-India general strike, initially planned for May 20, is now set for July 9.
- Who
- JAC leaders, contract workers, trade unions, and supporting parties.
- What
- Protests, strikes, and demands concerning worker terminations, labor codes, and VSP's future.
- When
- The indefinite strike commenced on Tuesday, May 20. An all-India strike is proposed for July 9.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP)
- Why
- To protest the termination of contract workers, demand the halt of terminations, and address other issues.
- Location
- Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
- Main Issue
- Contract worker termination
- Strike Start Date
- Indefinite strike started May 20
- Proposed All-India Strike Date
- July 9
- Worker Demands
- Abolition of Labour Codes