Bengal Chatkal Mazdoor Union

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Bengal Chatkal Mazdoor Union is a trade union of jute mill workers in West Bengal, India. [1] The union is affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions. The general secretary of BCMU is Mangal Benbanshi and the president is Anadi Kumar Sahu

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References

  1. "Bengal Jute Mill Workers Union's Conference Calls for Intensified Struggle Against Centre and State Govts". NewsClick. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2024.