KFC Employees' Unions Allege Politically Motivated Transfers by UDF, Announce Protest

Thiruvananthapuram: Employees' organisations of the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) have alleged that a recent round of staff transfers carried out after the UDF government assumed office was politically motivated and driven by a spirit of retaliation.

In a statement, the organisations claimed that the transfer orders violated existing norms that prohibit the transfer of last-grade employees outside their home districts. They further alleged that several employees, including women staff members, were transferred without valid administrative reasons.

They argued that the decision has adversely affected the morale of employees in a public-sector institution that has been operating profitably and contributing significantly to the state's development initiatives.

The KFC Employees Association and the KFC Officers Association have announced plans to launch a joint protest campaign against the move. They are demanding the immediate withdrawal of the unlawful and unwarranted transfer orders.

As part of the agitation, the organisations will stage a protest sit-in at the KFC headquarters on June 12. The demonstration will be inaugurated by KFCEA State President Clinus Rosario.