GENERAL STRIKE ON 20&21 FEB. 2013!!

GENERAL STRIKE ON 20&21 FEB. 2013!!

ALL BANK UNIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!

UFBU IN ITS MEETING TODAY 02.02.2013 DECIDED AS UNDER:

The meeting welcomed the joint call of all Central Trade Unions for the nationwide General Strike on 20^th and 21^st February, 2013 against the anti people, anti labour, Neo-liberal economic policies being pursued by the government.

Hence the meeting decided that in continuation of struggles against the economic policies of the Government, UFBU should support
the call of the Central Trade Unions and join the nationwide 2 days strike on 20^th and 21^st February, 2013.Accordingly, strike notice is being served on the IBA and all our units are requested to observe the strike call in all the banks all over the country including the RRBs and Co-operative Banks.

ISSUES AND DEMANDS:

• Concrete measures to contain price rise, 
• Concrete measures for employment generation,  
• Strict enforcement of labour laws,  
• Universal social security cover for organized and unorganized 
workers    and creation of National Social Security Fund and 
• Stoppage of disinvestment in Central and State PSUs / 
Undertakings,  
Contd. ………..2 -2- 
• No Contractorisation of work of permanent / perennial nature and 
payment of wages and benefits to the contract workers at the same 
rate as available to the regular workers of the industry / 
establishment. 
• Amendment of Minimum Wages Act to ensure universal coverage 
irrespective of the schedules and fixation of statutory minimum wage 
at not less than   Rs.10, 000/- linked with cost price index. 
• Remove all ceilings on payment and eligibility of Bonus, Provident 
Fund; Increase the quantum of gratuity. 
• Assured Pension for all 
• Compulsory registration of trade unions within a period of 45 days 
and immediate ratification of the ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98 

PLUS

UFBU’s CALL FOR STRIKE ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AND 
DEMANDS: 
• In support of the 10 point Charter of Demands of Central Trade 
Unions. 
• Control alarming price rise 
• Stop anti-worker Labour Reforms - Hands off trade union rights 
• Stop Banking Reforms 
• Stop Outsourcing 
• Early wage revision 
• Settle pending issues like compassionate appointment scheme

Detailed Circular will be issued in this regard giving preparatory programmes like demonstrations, rallies, etc.