AKCWU observes May Day, felicitates workers' children
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, May 03 2024:
All Kakching Construction Workers' Union (AKCWU) Kakching felicitated children of labourers who have achieved remarkable feats in different fields.
The felicitation ceremony was held at the Library and Information Centre Kakching community hall as a part of the May Day observation organised by AKCWU.
Yambem Satya, president Liberty Theatre, Kakching; Y Achou, president All Kakching Construction Workers' Union and N Sumoranjit, former Regional Director of Dattopant Thengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development (DTNBWED), Regional Directorate, Tinsukia (Assam), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Govt of India graced as the presidium members of the occasion.
The programme commenced with paying floral tributes to the departed members of the workers' union.
Delivering the keynote address, Yengkhom Roma, Secretary AKCWU highlighted the importance of observing Workers' day and deliberated on the role of workers in a society.
She maintained that the outstanding achievers among the children of workers are being felicitated acknowledging the dedicated efforts of the workers who have been striving to make their children eligible and responsible individuals.
Roma also appealed to all the workers to stand up for their rights and fight against any form of oppression or exploitation.
Speaking as the chief guest, Yambem Satya briefed on the history and significance of International Workers' Day and stressed on the need of making concerted efforts to promote the welfare of the working class.