To

 All  General Secretaries,
AICGWBEA

Dear Comrade,

Sub: Support to “General Strike” proposed by the Central Trade Unions

As you are aware that the call of the trade unions and Confederation of CG Employees  had decided to reiterate its all out support to the program drawn in the National Convention of all the Central Trade Unions, held on 4th September, 2012 at Talkalora Stadium, New Delhi (Resolution No.5). It has, therefore, been decided by the AICGWBEA  CEC Meeting  to extend its fullest support to the countrywide two days “General Strike” proposed by the Central Trade Unions on 20th and 21st February, 2013 on the following demands:

1. No contractorsation of works of permanent/perennial nature of wages and benefits to the contract workers

at the same rate as available to the regular workers of the industry/establishment.

2. 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.

3. Remove all ceilings on payment and eligibility of Bonus, Provident Fund: Increase the quantum of gratuity.

4. Assured pension for all.

5. Compulsory registration of the Trade Unions within a period of 45 days and mediate ratification of the ILO Conventions Nos.87 and 98.

6) 7th CPC to be constituted.

7) Merger of DA 

You are, therefore, advised to conduct gate meetings, demonstrations, & participate in  the  dharnas, protest rallies etc,  as decided by the local COC &  Central Trade Unions   in respect of  two days’ "General Strike" & participate in strike as per local conditions. 

End: As above

Comradely yours,

sd/-

(P.S.Prasad)

 Organizing  Secretary