Port Blair, Aug 28: In a significant step towards safeguarding the interests of small traders and petty shop owners in Corbyn’s Cove beach area a meeting was held, during the meeting, it was unanimously decided to constitute a trade union named “Small Traders Union, Corbyn’s Cove”, to address the various challenges faced by local traders and shop owners. The new union will operate as an affiliated union of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC).
The meeting was chaired by Shri Aboobacker K.P., General Secretary, INTUC and attended by several local traders. During the session, a committee was elected to lead the newly formed union.
Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, former Member of Parliament of A & N Islands and the President of INTUC, was elected as the President of the union. Shri Ansari was elected as Vice President, and Shri Prateek Krishna was appointed as the General Secretary. Shri Aboobacker K.P. and Shri Masi Lugun were elected as Advisory Committee Members.
In addition to these key positions, a treasurer and five executive members were also elected to support the union’s activities.
The “Small Traders Union Corbyn’s Cove” aims to work diligently to address the issues faced by small traders and shop owners, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
The union will collaborate closely with INTUC to advocate for the interests of its members and contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of the local trading community.
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