Livelihood

Support the Just Demands of the All India Loco Running Staff of the Indian Railways!

Posted Sun, 2010-08-29 01:55 by admin

Brothers and Sisters,
The All India Loco Running Staff Association representing more than 1 Lakh engine drivers of the Indian Railways is holding its National Convention in Mumbai on the 31st of August 2010. Mumbai was chosen since it was in this city that the heroic motormen struck work on May 3rd and 4th 2010 to protest their terrible working conditions. This two day strike completely paralysed the city and showed to the entire country the might of the united motormen of Mumbai.

SEEKING YOUR SUPPORT for the Workers' Struggle!

Posted Sun, 2010-08-29 01:44 by admin

Workers including of the Viva Global Factory, including women were brutally beaten up with hockey sticks and lathis by goons called in by the Management of Viva Global, the Gurgaon based sweatshop apparel house. The incident happened this morning between 9:30 and 10:00 AM when workers were to enter the premises of the Factory, as part of a tripartite agreement between the Management of Viva Global, the Labour Department and the Garment and Allied Workers Union (GAWU).

Support the Struggle of the Motormen! Attack on one – is an Attack on All!

Posted Sun, 2010-08-01 19:01 by admin

strike-motormen.jpgAddress by Lok Raj Sangathan (Maharashtra Samiti) and Kamgar Ekta Chalval, 18 July 2010.
Days before 26th January 2010, the motormen had given a notice about a one day strike. This was done in accordance with the laws of the country. At that time, the government had promised that it would immediately start discussion on the demands of the motormen. This was why the motormen called off their strike on 26th January.

All India Strike Against Price Rise

Posted Thu, 2010-07-22 21:04 by admin

Bandh-July-5-PICT0097.JPGOn 5 July 2010, people across India participated in the all India Strike against price rise.

 

You can view images from the strike on this page.

2nd Announcement for the Fourth National Convention on the Right to Food and Work

Posted Wed, 2010-06-30 21:00 by admin

6-8 AUGUST, 2010,
Venue: Meera Bhawan, Rourkela, Orissa

Program for the Renewal of India

Posted Thu, 2010-06-24 12:06 by admin

Program for the Renewal of India - cover.jpgIndia is said to be the largest democracy in the world, but the Indian people do not enjoy the right to set the course for Indian society and shape its destiny.

The majority of Indian people have neither secure livelihood nor the power to do anything about their miserable conditions of life. They are not treated as human beings. They are humiliated and oppressed on the basis of caste, gender, class, race, religion and nationality.

Support the Just Demands of the Motormen of Central and Western Railways

Posted Tue, 2010-06-22 22:59 by admin

railway.jpgIn our country, working people are supposed to slog no matter what & it is their “Essential duty” which Government is bound to ensure. While at the same time big capitalist companies and corporations & big shot officials and Netas are supposed to mint money & it is their “essential right” which Government is bound to ensure.

Central and Western Railway Management Betray the Motormen of Mumbai once again!

Posted Sat, 2010-06-19 14:16 by admin

The Central Railway and Western Railway Motormen who run the local train services of Mumbai organised a two-day strike recently.

Workers in Hyundai’s Chennai plant go on strike

Posted Wed, 2010-06-09 10:49 by admin

Hyundai Motor India Ltd is the largest car exporter from India. The Chennai plant serves as its sole global production plant for the i10 and i20 cars. 

Women march in Delhi in thousands to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8

Posted Sat, 2010-03-27 08:16 by admin

IMG_4844.JPGLRS interviewed several women activists of Purogami Mahila Sangathan who had prepared for and participated in the March 8 rally, in which thousands of women and men participated. Here is the report as narrated by them.