Lakhs of Workers will participate in the Parliament March against PFRDA Bill
According to the latest information, lakhs of workers may be participating in the Parliament March on 25th November 2011 against the PFRDA Bill, which is before the Parliament and may be taken in the Winter Session. The Parliamentary Standing Committee has already handed over its report to the Parliament.
The Steering Committee consisting of AIRF, Confederation of Central Government Employees, AIDEF, AISGEF, BSNLEU, NCCPA, AIBDPA etc. met today, 15th October at AIRF office, New Delhi. V.A.N.Namboodiri participated on behalf of BSNLEU and AIBDPA. After discussion it was decided to bring maximum number of workers and pensioners to the Parliament March on 25th November. Detailed arrangements will be made for the success of the programme.
Constituents were directed to speed up the signature campaign and bring maximum signed copies of the memorandum to New Delhi for being presented to the Speaker/Prime Minister on the day of Parliament March. Members of Parliament are to be met and issues explained to them. Detailed circular will be issued by the Steering Committee on all these issues.
The fight against PFRDA Bill is a fight for pension and social security of the workers who have sacrificed their entire life in the service of the country. We have to win in this battle to safeguard and protect the interests of the Central, State and Public Sector employees and pensioners.