Building workers union elects new committee

 Pedda Amberpet: The new committee for Building Construction Workers Union (BCW), affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), was elected on Wednesday. Addressing the gathering at the office of Pedda Amberpetm Praja Sanghalu, BCW Ranga Reddy district secretary Kurmaiah along with district leader E Narasimha advised the workers to register their names with the Construction Workers Welfare Board. 

They demanded that the board arrange pensions to the workers above 60 years. They also demanded that the State government provide subsidised loans to workers to purchase two-wheeler. Special incentive was sought for their children’s education. The new committee includes M Dasu (secretary), G Ramulu (president), M Pochaiah (vice-president), Venkat Reddy and M Mutyalu (both assistant secretaries), A Mahesh (honorary president), M Chinna Mallaiah, Bhikshapathi, Srinu, Shiva, P Shiva, Mallaiah and Mahesh (members).