The UPA government was keen to introduce/increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in all sectors as part of implementing the neo-liberal policies. But it could not fully implement due to strong opposition of the Left and other opposition parties.
BJP , which also, opposed FDI in retail etc  is in power now. Instead of learning lessons from the massive defeat of Congress in the elections , which also helped it come to power , the BJP Govt. is aggressively following the same policy. It has increased FDI in Defence and is on the move to increase in Insurance. Banks are also not left out. More FDI means more control for the foreign companies in these crucial sectors. Gradually they will control India’s finance.
The people and the working class have to oppose and defeat this dangerous game. Let us be prepared for the same.

A meeting of casual and contract workers will be held at Pune on 20 August 2014. The important issues of the workers will be discussed thoroughly and decision taken. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri All India President BSNLCCWF will address. Com. Nallawade, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU Maharashtra Circle is making all arrangements for the success of the meeting.

The Left Front in W.Bengal observed Independence Day as National Integration – Unity – Communal Harmony Day on 15th August 2014. Human Chains were organised in many centres between 11.00 and 1130 AM holding hands together and forming the chain. Leaders of Left Front addressed the participants.
Our congratulations to the people of W.Bengal for the correct programme at the correct time
Dark forces are at work posing danger to National Integrity and Secular fabric. We have to defend the country from evil forces and bring Communal Harmony and Peace.

As per the call of the BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation, casual contract workers in BSNL will organise Dharna at SSAs on the demands submitted to CMD.
All BSNLEU District Secretaries are requested to provide full support and solidarity to the fully justified struggle.

The people of Palestine are being massacred by Israeli brutal bomb attack. Hundreds of innocent children and women are killed. Despite the huge majority of Nations condemned the attacks Israel continues bombing with support of US. Thousands of homes are destroyed, thousands are in relief camps.
World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) has called for liberal donations to Palestine. Donate maximum fund to the Palestine people !

The NDA government is on the move to change labour laws to favour the corporates. United struggles become inevitable.

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Dated 07.08.2014
Statement
AGAINST
LABOUR LAW AMENDMENTS AND FDIIN DEFENCE, INSURANCE, AILWAYS
CENTRAL TRADE UNIONS TO HOLD NATIONAL PROTEST CONVENTION
All the Central Trade Unions of the country express deep concern at the reported
unilateral move to amend the labour laws by a number of state governments and by the
Central Govt. Most of the amendments sought to be done will have serious negative impact
on the working conditions including trade union rights of the workers and the employees. It
is unfortunate that in spite of the assurance given by the Labour Minister that Central Trade
Unions will be consulted, these amendments in labour laws are being pushed through without
any consultations with them. The Rajasthan Assembly has passed three amendments which in
our view are more retrograde and detrimental to the rights and livelihood of the working people
at large. The whole process is aimed to weaken the tripartite consultation mechanism.