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2 years after the Right to Education Act: Right to education remains a dream

The Right to Education Act which came into effect on April 1, 2010, has received much publicity as one of the biggest achievements of the UPA government, which allegedly shows its commitment towards ensuring elementary education for the children of our country.

Wed, 02 May 2012 - New Delhi ,  Delhi ,  India

Condemn the Railway Ministry’s callous attitude towards Engine Drivers!

As reported in the March 1-15 issue of Mazdoor Ekta Lehar, the Central Labour Ministry, New Delhi had appointed a one man National Tribunal, under Justice G.S Saraf, to look into the grievances of the Engine Drivers of Indian Railways.

Tue, 01 May 2012 - Mumbai ,  Maharashtra ,  India

Oppose the proposal to cut the salaries of the Railway employees!

It has come to light through newspaper reports that at a Railway General Managers Conference (there are 17 Railway Zones, each headed by a General Manager) on January 11, 12 in New Delhi, these “learned” gentlemen proposed to the Railway Ministry that in order to cut running costs of the Railways, the salaries including dearness allowance (DA) of the railway employees should be r

Tue, 01 May 2012 - Mumbai ,  Maharashtra ,  India

What does the declaration of the BRICS Summit reveal?

The BRICS grouping, just like other imperialist groupings, is wrought with contradictions between the member states. India and China for example have contradictions over unequal trade relations; they are competing for energy and other resources in Myanmar, South Sudan and other countries of Africa. They are contending with each other in Nepal, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia.

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 - New Delhi ,  Delhi ,  India

Women must organise and wage united struggle to affirm their rights as women, as workers and as human beings!

Call of the Central Committee of Communist Ghadar Party of India, 1stMarch, 2012

International Women’s Day, on 8th March, 2012, comes at a time when more and more women are coming out on the streets, in our country and all over the world.

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 - New Delhi ,  Delhi ,  India

Greetings to the working class on a successful All-India strike

On February 28, 2012 the Indian working class, its trade unions and organisations gave a call for an All-India strike in opposition to the proposals of the UPAgovernment for labour reforms in the interest of the capitalists. The strike call was for the defeat of the programme of privatization and liberalization, and against the bail out for the capitalists at the expense of the people.

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 - New Delhi ,  Delhi ,  India

Down with Anglo-American imperialist war preparations against Iran!

While tightening their economic pressure against Iran through punitive sanctions, the Anglo-American imperialists are simultaneously busy making preparations for outright military aggression as well. US president Obama’s recent statements about giving time to allow the sanctions to take effect are only a diplomatic ruse to fool world opinion.

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 - Iran ,  Iran

Mazdoor Ekta Lehar interviewed several working class leaders on the occasion of the All-India Workers’ Strike on February 28

We are publishing the interview with Birju Nayak, Secretary, Mazdoor Ekta Committee

MEL: Why has this strike been called today?

Birju Nayak: This strike has been called to oppose the anti-worker, anti-national, anti-people policies of the present UPA government.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 - New Delhi ,  Delhi ,  India

Unite in defence of the universal rights of all workers!

Defeat the program of privatisation and liberalisation!All India Strike Action 28 Feb 2012

Fight with the aim of establishing workers’ and peasants’ rule!

Call of the Central Committee, Communist Ghad

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 - New Delhi ,  Delhi ,  India

Unite in defence of the universal rights of all workers! - Call of the CC, CGPI, 23 February, 2012

 

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  • Year: 28 February 2012
  • Author: CGPI
  • Languages: English
  • Mediums: Print & PDF
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  • PDF attached.

Numerous federations of workers’ unions covering major sectors the economy, including banking and insurance, machinery and equipment manufacture, railways, port and docks, road transport, health and education, have announced their decision to organise an All-India General Strike on 28th February.   It has been called to assert the common immediate demands of the working class, including enhanced minimum wages, protection and extension of pension benefits, rejection of proposed labour law reforms in favour of the capitalists, halt to privatisation, measures to bring down food prices and the demand for a universal Public Distribution System.

The Communist Ghadar Party welcomes this decision and calls on all activists of the working class to strive for the success of the All-India General Strike!

 

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 - New Delhi ,  Delhi ,  India
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