Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) pays respectful homage to Comrade Shivshankar Singh, veteran trade union leader from Bihar who passed away on 25th June 2023 after prolonged illness. He was 94.
After studies, Comrade Shivshankar Singh joined the government service in Bihar and joined the state government employees’ movement. He was one of the prominent leaders of the Non-Gazatted Employees Federation, Bihar. After retirement he dedicated his life organising the Beedi workers at his native place, Jamui. He was instrumental in building a very strong union of Beedi workers in Bihar of which he served as the General Secretary for a long period. He was also one of the office bearers of All India Beedi Workers’ Federation (CITU). Presently he was the Vice President of Bihar state committee of CITU.
CITU expresses profound grief at his demise and conveys condolences to his family and comrades.
Issued by
Tapan Sen
General Secretary
