Call for unity and hard work on labour day

Minister Geetha Jeevan emphasizes hard work for national progress, unity among workers, and women empowerment at Labour Day event.

Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P. Geetha Jeevan on Thursday said that hard work was the only path to the nation’s progress.

She was addressing a gathering at a labour day event held in Thoothukudi.

The International Labour Day celebration, organised by mechanised boat workers’ unions, was held at the fishing harbour. The Minister participated in the event and distributed welfare measures to mechanised boat workers, who were currently without employment due to the ongoing fishing ban period in Tamil Nadu.

At the meeting, she extended her labour day greetings to them and underscored the importance of unity among the unions for the betterment of the workers. “There may be many unions, but when a problem arises only by standing united as a single union can success be achieved,” she said.

She stressed that the competition among the workers must remain healthy and their actions must not lead to conflict or mental stress to others.

Highlighting Tamil Nadu’s goal in achieving a one trillion dollar economy by 2030, the Minister urged everyone to contribute to the development of the State. “It is through labour that both our country and homes can prosper.”

Emphasising the need for self-dependence and employment, Ms. Geetha Jeevan called on women to become empowered and not remain confined to their homes. Educated women must seek employment and others must pursue self-employment, in line with the vision of the Chief Minister.