Kerala Headload Workers’ Act will be modernised, says Bindhu - The HinduPublished - July 29, 2026 11:58 pm IST - ThiruvananthapuramBindhu Krishna | Photo Credit: SURESHKUMAR CThe Kerala Headload Workers’ Act, 1978, will be modernised after a study of the conditions in modern times, Minister for Labour Bindhu Krishna has said.She was speaking after inaugurating a headload workers’ meeting organised by the Headload and Loading Workers’ Congress here on Wednesday.The Minister said steps would be taken to revise the wages for loading and unloading work in various sectors that had remained the same for years.Bringing in more responsibility in the State’s loading and unloading sector with the aim of protecting it was the State government’s responsibility too, Ms. Krishna said.Headload and Loading Workers’ Congress president V.R. Prathapan presided. Headload Workers’ Federation president A.K. Hafeez who is also the Kollam Corporation Mayor delivered the keynote address.Published - July 29, 2026 11:58 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }