The biggest strike that the country has ever seen is going to take place on 20-21 February 2013. This is going to be a historic and glorious strike not only because it may be participated by more than 12 crore workers, but also because of the importance of the demands raised by the 11 Central Trade Unions which have called for the 2 days strike.
The strike is essentially a peoples' war. Not only the demands of the workers, but the issues of the entire people of the country are included in the demands. Focus has been given to intolerable price rise, anti-worker policies and decisions of the government, denial of rights of the workers, exploitation of the unorganised workers who are about 90% of the total workers etc.
Though the call is given by the 11 Central Trade Unions, almost all the independent Federations, All India Unions of central/state government emoloyees, central/state public sector and private sector have also decided to join the strike. Each and every day, more and more unions/associations are announcing their participation.
Usually the srikes are connected with left and progressive section of the workers. But this strike has been called for by trade unions of all hues and ideologies. It is really a united struggle.
This strike is also a struggle against the neo-liberal policies being implemented by the government, which has benefited the rich and corporates, but have put untold miseries on the common man and the toiling masses.
Yes, the strike is going to be a big success. Make it the biggest and wide spread srike that has ever taken place.
Forward to 48 hours strike on 20-21 February 2013!