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All India General Strikes in India  – 12

24 Thursday Feb 2022

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All India General Strikes in India  – 12

General Strike on 28th February  2012

Workers March to Parliament on 23rd February 2011

On 23rd February 2011, New Delhi witnessed a massive “Workers’ March to Parliament” participated by lakhs of workers and orgaised by the Central Trade unions CITU, AITUC, INTUC, HMS, AIUTUC, AICCTU, UTUC and Industrial  & independent federations. The March culminated in to a massive rally in front of the Parliament Police Station, where its forward march was stopped by the police. CTU leaders addressed and focussed on the demands of universalisation of social security to the unorganised workers, containing the rocketing prices of essential commodities, implementation of universal public distribution system etc.

In continuation of the Parliament March, a National Convention of Workers & Employees was held on 7th September 2011 at Mavlankar Hall New Delhi, which was participated by delegates from central trade unions as well as independent federations. It called upon the workers to organise countrywide Jail Bharao / Satyagraha on 8th November 2011. The programme was a great success. On the major demands of the people and the working class it was decided to organise a General Strike on  28th February 2012.

General Strike on 28th February 2012.

The General Strike on 28th February 2012 was a great success with very good paticipation in all parts of the country and in all sectors. The demands were well focussed in the huge joint campaigns organised earlier  in the major cities like Hyderabadd, Chennai, Pune, Patna, Calcutta etc.  (to be continued )

 

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AUAB decides to organise agitational programme, opposing the arbitrary takeover of ALTTC by the DoT..

24 Thursday Feb 2022

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AUAB decides to organise agitational programme, opposing the arbitrary takeover of ALTTC by the DoT..

 

An emergency online meeting of the AUAB was held today, to discuss and decide about the protest action against the arbitrary taking over of the ALTTC by the DoT. General secretaries of BSNLEU, NFTE, AIGETOA, SNEA, AIBSNLEA, FNTO, SNATTA, BSNL ATM and AITEEA, participated. The meeting vehemently criticised the DoT for taking over the 81 acre land together with the ALTTC buildings and other infrastructures, whose market value is Rs.6,000 crore. The following agitational programmes are decided, to demand immediate cancellation of the DoT order for the taking over of the  ALTTC.

 

  1. The AUAB to write a very strong protest letter to the Government, opposing the arbitrary taking over of the ALTTC and also demanding immediate cancellation of the presidential order issued to take over the ALTTC.
  2. To organise protest lunch demonstrations throughout the country on 03.03.2022, against the arbitrary taking over of the ALTTC, by the DoT.
  3. A Twitter campaign is to be organised on 08.03.2022, against the high-handed taking over of the ALTTC, by the DoT.
  4. It was also decided to mobilise employees massively at Ghaziabad, to protest against the arbitrary taking over of the ALTTC by the DoT. The date for this programme will be announced shortly. (Courtesy: BSNLEU )

 

 

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All India General Strikes in India  -11

23 Wednesday Feb 2022

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General Strike on 7th September 2010

All India General Strikes in India  -11

General Strike on 7th September 2010

A meeting of the Central Trade Unions viz. INTUC, AITUC, CITU, AICCTU, HMS and UTUC was held on 19th July 2009 at the INTUC Office New Delhi, presided over by Dr. G.Sanjeeva Reddy (INTUC). The meeting expressed serious concern over the rising prices of the essential commodities, continuous job  losses, non-implementation of basic labour rules, extreme inadequacy of the provisions in the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act 2008 and move of the government for disinvestment of Central PSUs. The Central Trade Unions called upon the workers and employees of various unions/ associations irrespective of affiliations to unitedly highlight their concerns on the above issues. It was also decided to submit a Memorandum to the Prime Minister on the above issues as also to hold a National Convention of Trade Unions at Delhi in September 2009 to chalk out future programmes.

National Convention of workers on 14th September 2009

As decided earlier, the National Convention of Workers was held at Mavlankar Hall, New Delhi on 14th September 2009 under the auspices of BMS, INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, AICCTU and UTUCC. The Convention passed a comprehensive Resolution on the important issues of the workers, the negative and anti-worker attitude of the government and the need to continue sustained struggles. The following programmes were decided to highlight the burning issues facing the working people:

  1. State level Joint Conventions
  2. All India Protest day on 25th October 2009.

These programmes were effectively organised all over the country.

National Convention of  Workers on 15th July 2010

Another National Convention of Workers was held at Mavlankar hall, New Delhi on 15th July 2010. It reviewed All India Protest day on 28th October 2009, Massive Dharna and Parliament March on 16th December 2009 and Satyagraha / Jail Bharao on 5th March 2010 in which more than 10 lakh workers participated. A Declaration was adopted by the Convention on the various issues already focussed and decided to organise an All India General Strike on 7th September 2010.

All India General Strike on 7th September 2010

The strike embraced all the states in the country. In W.Bengal and Kerala it was almost a Bandh. It was not much different in other states. Most of the PSUs were either closed or there was very thin attendance. The strike was a very good success in BSNL. The Central Government and State Government employees also participated in large numbers. This was the  strike with biggest participation so far. In every new strike the number of participation increased. (to be continued)

 

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76th Anniversary of 1946 Naval Revolt / Uprising.

17 Thursday Feb 2022

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Red Salute to those brave Naval Ratings, Soldiers and Civilians of 1946 Royal Indian Navy Revolt  / Mutiny of February 1946 !

18th February  2022 is the 76th aniversary of the starting of the RIN Mutiny of 1946, which is a shining chpater of the great Indian struggle for Independence. Started from naval ship HIMS Talwar in Bombay Harbour, against worst service and living  conditions, it spread to 78 ships and port offices from Karachi  to Calcutta  involving more than 20,000 sailors. It converted itself into struggle for Independence.  It was a struggle of life and death. The revolt is stated to be first organised by B.C.Dutt, the radio operator in the HMIS Talwar. The mutineers hoisted three flags tied together that of Indian National Congress, Muslim League and Communist Party of India in the ships after pulling away the British Flag.

The people of Bombay gave all support to the mutiny and organised massive demonstrations in the city. The main two political parties, Indian National Congress and Muslim League not only did not support the mutiny, but even condemned it. Probably they did not want any obstacles in the discussions with the British regarding grant of Independence. Communist Party of India, the third political party, on the other hand gave all support to the mutiny and organised one day strike as also big rallies in Bombay and other cities. Made arrangements for supply of food etc.

The Mutiny ended on 23rd February 1946 after strong forces of British troops and Warships reached as also on the call of the Congress and Muslim League to surrender. Thousands were arrested, courtmarshalled and brutally punished. Thus ended the heroic action of the Navy ratings and soldiers.

RIN Mutiny is considered as a heroic and important part of the great Indian Struggle for Independence.

Red salute to the Fighters and Martyrs of Royal Indian Navy Mutiny !

Memorial in Bombay
Navy Uprising Memorial, Bombay
HMIS, Talwar
B.C.Dutt who organised the revolt.

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ALL INDIA GENERAL STRIKES – 10

17 Thursday Feb 2022

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All India General Strikes in India  – 10

General Strike on 14th December 2006

A National Convention of Workers was held on 25th July 2006 at Mavlankar  Hall, V.P.House premises as per the call by the seven central trade unions, viz. AICCTU, AITUC, CITU, HMS, TUCC, UTUC-LS and UTUC as also the all India Federations and associations of employees and workers in banks, central and state government offices and departments, insurance, railways, defence, postal, telecom, petroleum and other sectors as also of several independent unions. An eleven member presidium comprising leaders of the central and other trade unions conducted the proceedings. Comrades M.K.Pandhe (CITU), Gurudas Dasgupta (AITUC), Thampan Thomas (HMS), Swapan Mukherjee (AICCTU), S.P.Tiwari (TUCC), Krishna Chakraborty (UTUC-LS), Abani Roy(UTUC), V.A.N.Namboodiri (BSNLEU) S.K.Vyas (Confederation) Sukomal Sen (AISGEF) and other leaders addressed.

A draft declaration presented in the convention which dealt elaborately with the challenges faced by the toiling masses , the growing attacks from the employers and the indifference and anti-labour attitude of the UPA government at the centre etc was discussed and adopted with a 16 point Charter of Demands for campaign and struggle. The following action programme was unanimously adopted:

16 August – 15 September 2006: Holding of Conventions at State and Sectoral levels

20 September 2006: National Day for Mobilisation for General Strike (holding demonstrations, rallies etc.)

29 November 2006: Strike Notice to be served by all unions in their respective establishments

14th December 2006 : All India General Strike.

Prime Minister interacts with Trade Unions

This time, after the TU Convention, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh held a meeting with the central trade unions on 19 August 2006 to hear their view points. All the demands were well explained by the central leaders.

The Prime Minister heard the unions patiently. A  few vague asssurances with regard to payment of back wages , enquring whether any fradulent calculation is there in the cost of living index, creating more jobs etc. were given. The unions urged the PM once again to take expeditious decisions on the demands presented.

As per the call of the All India Convention all the agitational programmes were organised effectively with massive participation.

The One Day General Strike called for by the Central Trade Unions on 14 December 2006 was a great success with participation of crores of workers. It was converted in to a complete Bandh in Kerala, W.Bengal and Tripura.  

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GENERAL STRIKES IN INDIA – 9

10 Thursday Feb 2022

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Ninth General Strike on 29th September 2005.

National Trade Union Convention on 9th July 2005.

As per call of the Sponsoring Committee of Trade Unions, in which Central TUs AITUC, AICCTU, CITU, HMS, TUCC, UTUC and UTUC-LS as also All India Federations/Associations of employees in Bank, Insurance, Railways, Central and State government Departments, Telecom, Postal, Defence, Petroleum and other sectors are participants, a National Convention of Trade Unions was held on 9th July 2005 at Mavlankar Hall Auditorium, New Delhi to discuss about the attacks on the working class and as also on the major demands on which the cental government is taking a very negative stand and to plan agitational programmes including strike. Though the United Progressive Alliance Government has come in to power defeating the BJP led NDA Alliance, it is continuing the same neo-liberal policies. The Convention denounced the Supreme Court pronouncement against the Right to Strike and demanded the Central Government to take appropriate steps to negate the pernicious impact of the said judgment. The Convention looked forward for a change  in the negative policy of the government towards a pro-worker stand. The government is yet to appoint  VI Central Pay Commission although delay has already taken place. Reduction in the interest rate on  EPF is to be withdrawn and former position restored.

After thorough discussion, the Convention adopted  a comprehensive Declaration with the following 16 Point Charter of Demands and Action Programme.

  1. Comprehensive Legislation for Unorganised Workers
  2. Improve  National Employment Guarantee Bill
  3. Revive Sick PSUs
  4. No Privatisation / Disinvestment of PSUs
  5. No FDI hike in Telecom.
  6. Ensure Employment to unemployed
  7. No Downsizing of Workforce
  8. Stop Contractorisation
  9. Implementation of Labour Laws.
  10. No Sexual Harassment at Work Place
  11. Review Electricity Act
  12. Right to Strike
  13. Remove Ceiling on payment of Bonus
  14. Raise Interest  on GPF/EPF etc.
  15. Strengthen Public Distribution System.
  16. Recover NPAs and Unpaid Tax Arrears from Corporates.

Action Programme:

20th July – 20th August 2005 : State/District/Sectoral Conventions

27th August – 7th September 2005 : Demonstrations/Rallies/Dharnas in all workplaces culminating in District/State level rallies

15th September 2005: National mobilisation Day and serving Strike Notice

29th September 2005: Country Wide General Strike

In continuation of the Sponsoring Committee Convention, a largely attended Covention of CPSU Workers was held which ratified the decision of the National Convention on the demands and the programmes, including General Strike on 29th September 2005.

All the action programmes were implemented with massive participation in all parts of the country.

General Strike on 29th September 2005.

The General Strike was a big success with massive participation of more than 6 crores, the largest strike so far called by the Central Trade Unions. The strike was complete in most of the sectors. Offices and Factories stood closed with nobody in attendance. Striking workers organised demonstrations in front of their offices/factories. In Kerala and W.Bengal, the strike was almost a Bandh with even shops being closed. Mass organisations conducted Rasta-Roko blocking trains and buses. The strike was historic both in number of participants and wider reach.

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BSNL Workers organise demonstrations in preparation for the General strike

08 Tuesday Feb 2022

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BSNL workers as per the call of BSNL Employees Union organised demonstrations in front of BSNL offices on 8th February 2022 in preparation and propaganda for the General Strike to be held on 28-29 March 2022. More programmes are expected including signature campaign.

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Train Concession to Senior Citizens – Centre denies restoration.

08 Tuesday Feb 2022

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Despite continuous requests by the senior citizens, the central government has refused to restore the train concessions granted to them earlier. The Senior Citizens Friends Welfare Association, Kerala has called upon its units to organize demonstrations and dharna in front of Railway Stations protesting against the unjustified denial of restoration of train concessions.

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Lata Mangeshkar passed away

06 Sunday Feb 2022

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Lata Mangeshkar, the nightingale of our country has passed away. She was under treatment for the last few weeks for post covid related ailments in a Mumbai hospital and breathed her last on today morning. She was 92 . She started singing in the year 1943 and enthralled the people with her sweet sound and magical singing. She has sung thousands of songs in almost all the languages in the Indian films, mainly Hindi Films. Lata Mangeshkar was the recipient of several awards including the highest civil honour of the country, Bharat Retna and the highest award of Films, Dada Sahib Falke Award. The passing away of Lata Mangeshkar is an irreparable loss for the whole country and she will continue to be in the hearts of the people for ever with her everlasting songs. AIBDPA pays respectful homage to the departed legendary singer and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and all the music lovers.

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Remembrance Programme on death anniversary of Comrades N.J.Iyer and S.K.Vyas on 13th Feb. 2022

04 Friday Feb 2022

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