Forward Seamens Union of India

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Forward Seamen's Union of India
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Affiliations Centre of Indian Trade Unions

Forward Seamen's Union of India is a trade union, affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions, organizing Indian sailors. [1]

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