Domestic workers form union

[Informalisation and Labour Rights - Related News]

In order to protect the interests of domestic workers, a new body - the Andhra Pradesh Domestic Workers' Union - came into being on Tuesday. Headed by Anandas Sitamma from Krishna district as the president, the union has Bammidi Sanyasamma from Vizianagaram district as vice-president, Velli Lakshmi from Srikakulam district as joint secretary and Kunchakarla Ramana from Guntur district as treasurer. Coordinator of Domestic Workers' Forum of India Sr. A. Lourdu was elected general secretary, besides Kommanaboyina Alivelu Mangamma, Thotapalli Nukarathnam and Singidi Paidamma as executive committee members.