''SENSITIZATION ON SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMES TO THE AGRICULTURE & CONSTRUCTION WORKERS’’

Held at Animation Centre, Nagercoil from 23rd to 25th August 2018. It was inaugurated by Rt.Rev. Nazreen Soosai Bishop of Kottar Diocese

Rt.Rev. Alex Vadakumthala, Bishop of Kannur and Chairman CBCI office for Labour with his heart rending power point presentation helped us meditate on the plight of the poor and the marginalized and the Teachings of the Church which defends the cause of the poor and why we need to fight for the rights of the deprived. He encouraged us to continue this mission of the Church.  In the afternoon the national CWM members gathered along with around 2000 Agriculture & Constriction workers from the local area went on a procession from Elankadai St. Antony's church to Vedha Nagar community hall. To witnessing the world that we are the voice of the voiceless and that we plead for the cause of the Construction, Agriculture, migrants and Domestic workers. In Vedha Nagar community hall, we had a public meeting in which Rt. Rev. Dr.Vincent Mar Paulos, Chairman, TNBC Labour Commission, Rt. Rev. Nazreen Soosai, Bishop of Kottar, Hon’ble.A.Vijaykumar, Member of Parliament from Nagercoil, Mr .S.Rajeshkumar MLA., from Killiyoor, Rev. Fr. Jaison Vadassery National chaplain CWMI, Rev. Fr.Jayakumar Secretary TNBC Labour Commission Mr.A.Gnana Sekar Public Prosecutor and Cwm leaders took part. 

During the Public Meeting Mr.A.Gnana Sekar Public Prosecutor, promised to raise his voice for the cause of the unorganized workers. Mr.A.Vijayakumar, MP during his talk said that by the end of the year, he will make 1 lakh construction workers in Kanyakumari district to get their Benefits from the government.

 Bishop Vincent Mar Paulos highlighted on the on the dignity that comes from work. Bishop Nazreen Soosai spoke about the plight of farmers in India. He quoted the Encyclical ''Rerum Novarum'' which speaks about the rights which should be given to laborers. Killiyoor MLA Mr. S.Rajesh Kumar said that the government is cheating the farmers because the farmers are not aware of the rights which are their due .Rev. Fr. Jeyakumar Secretary, TNBC Labour Commission expressed his appreciation for the work that CWMI is doing for the poor.

The third day was dedicated to sharing and electing of new National team. The three day event came to conclusion with a conviction to serve better and prayer.    

Thanks With regards,

B.Rocky Green,

CWM - India.