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Huge Demonstration against austerity measures in Finland

19 Saturday Sep 2015

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Around 30,000 people rallied in Helsinki on Friday against the Finnish government’s harsh austerity measures, as a strike shut down the country’s public transport, postal and harbour services and grounded some domestic flights.

Huge crowds braved a blustery thunderstorm to join the demonstration in a central square of the Finnish capital at midday, in a festive atmosphere with balloons and pop music blaring from speakers.

“No way!” read placards carried by some demonstrators, who numbered around 30,000 according to both organisers and police.

Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila last week announced plans to revive the eurozone country’s slumping economy after three years of recession, including cutting back holidays, reducing pensioners’ housing allowances and slashing employees’ overtime and Sunday pay. (Courtesy: Ganashakti)

 

Refugee Migration to European Countries – A humanitarian issue

09 Wednesday Sep 2015

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The large scale migration of refugees from the war ravaged Syria and nearby countries to European countries is one of the biggest migration in recent period. The people’s anger against the studied silence of certain countries like Germany to ward off the refugees has compelled these countries to accept the refugees. The visuals of the innocent drowned boy in the beach and such other photoes and videos have resulted in a wave of protest among citizens of these countries and the governments are compelled to change their stand. It is not a problem of one country or other, it is a problem of the humanity. The above photo shows the refugees getting down from an overcrowded boat.

8th September – International Literacy Day

08 Tuesday Sep 2015

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Today, 8th September 2015, is the International Literacy Day. The theme for this International Literacy Day is “Literacy and Sustainable Societies” as per UNESCO.

India has got the maximum number of illiterates in the world. Despite almost 7 decades after India got independence, the literacy has not improved much. While declarations and assurances from the central government is galore in this matter, not much effort is not made. Even the allotment for elementary education in the budget is coming down. The governments are not interested in increasing literacy due to their own vested interests. Maximum literacy is in Tripura and Kerala, which have reached the position during the Left Party Rule.

A great movement for full literacy in the country should come up with the support of the government, the institutions and the people.

Another election in Greece?

21 Friday Aug 2015

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Consequent to the quitting of the Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on the  strong opposition on the bail out plan signed by the government within the party, another election is announced, which may probably held  shortly.

The trade unions in Greece has been on protest actions against the bail-out signed by the government with Euro Union, which will continue the austerity measures.

Both Koreas, North and South celebrated 70th Independence day

17 Monday Aug 2015

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North Korea and South Korea celebrated their 70th anniversary of Independence Day on 16th August 2015, separately. It was on this day that Korea got free from the subjugation under Japan, after its utter defeat in the II World War.

There was certain proposals to hold the day together, but due to certain differences, it could not take place. North Korea is a Communist Country and South Korea is very closely connected with US.

Comrade Fidel Castro on his 89th Birthday

15 Saturday Aug 2015

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90e359ebfe4dc3535d3e4a51e14badefLeaders of the Latin American Countries on the 89th birthday of Fidel Castro in a car.  From Left : Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, Bolivian President Evo Morales and Former Cuban President Fidel Castro.

Greek Unions oppose the anti-worker ‘New Protocol’

12 Wednesday Aug 2015

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Militant Organization response to the New Protocol

The working class must give a massive, militant, decisive response to the Greek
Government and monopolies which are pushing for the imposition of the 3rd protocol
measures that will demolish what remains of the workers’ rights.
Unions must strengthen their presence in the workplace. Organization
fight with faster pace in every workplace and neighborhood.
The day that the government will put the – Butcher – Protocol to the Agreement
Parliament there has to be a militant mobilizing thousands of workers in the initiatives of the union movement class. (Courtesy: TUI (P and R)

WFTU Supports General Strike in India on 2nd September 2015

06 Thursday Aug 2015

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The WFTU has issued the following statement on 03 Aug 2015:
The World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) that represents more than 92 million workers all over the world expresses its strong solidarity with our class brothers and sisters of India, who prepare a National General Strike for September 2nd.

During the last years India has met great financial rise. It is member of BRICS, has nuclear arsenal and space program. But this financial boom is not a benefit for most of the one billion people of India. Skyscrapers are built next to the slums. Extreme wealth is gathered next to starving people. While the rich become richer, the wretched are once more the victims. The growth of the capitalist economy is always based on the escalation of the exploitation of the working class. Today that India and its bourgeois political forces take pride on the economic and military strength of the Indian Nation; the vast majority of the people live the contradiction of pauperization.

In these conditions the struggle and the demands of the Trade Union movement of India is just. The WFTU affiliates in India have been preparing this strike for months, showing the determination and the will of the class forces to mobilize the great force of the working people. The success of the National General Strike in India, on September 2nd will be a success for the working class of the world.

Especially this year, when the WFTU celebrates its 70th Year Anniversary, we would like to highlight the historic contribution of the class trade union movement of India to the World Federation since its foundation. It is a fact that without the struggles and the contribution of the trade union movement of India, the international class trade union movement would not be the same.

The WFTU expresses its internationalist support and solidarity to the struggle of its Indian brothers and calls all trade union organizations of WFTU to stand in solidarity with the National Strike of the Indian working class.

Long Live International Solidarity! Long Live the class trade union movement of India! All success to the National General Strike of September 2nd!

‘Hiroshima Day’ observed in Japan

06 Thursday Aug 2015

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Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima – Doves being released on 6th August 2015

Tens of thousands of people observed  a minute  silence at 8-30 a.m. on 6th August 2015 at the ceremony in Hiroshima’s peace park near the epicentre of the 1945 dropping of the atom bomb by USA, marking the moment of the atomic blast. Then dozens of doves were released as a symbol of peace.

The U.S. bomb, “Little Boy,” the first one dropped in Hiroshima  killed 140,000 people, and a second bomb “Fat Man,” dropped over Nagasaki three days later, killed another 70,000, first of such attacks in any war.

 

70th Anniversary of Hiroshima- Nagasaki Bombing on 6-9th August 2015

05 Wednesday Aug 2015

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450px-Atomic_bombing_of_Japan6th August 2015 is the 70th Anniversary of the dropping of the Atom Bomb ‘Little Boy’ in Hiroshima, Japan, by the US, killing more than one lakh people and maiming much more who suffered radiation and died later. Thousands  are still suffering the drastic reaction of the radiation. Another bomb named ‘Fat Man’ was dropped in Nagasaki, in Japan itself on 9th August 1946, killing more than 80,000 and maiming more. The cruel face of imperialism has shown itself, which has no morality, sympathy or human considerations.

Not only the people of japan, but of the entire world remember the thousands who have perished in the bombings. In Japan, both the days are remembered and homage is paid to the dead and Peace March organised.

The World Peace Council has called to observe the day to remember the innocent people died and to work for world peace. Let us work and make all out efforts for world peace. Let there be no more tragedy like Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Down with Imperialism! Work for World Peace!