Today, March 28, a nationwide two-day strike began in India.
200 million people in this country want to go on strike. At least that many expressed a desire to take part in the event.
The strike began at the call of some major trade union associations.
According to the General Secretary of the All-India Trade Union Congress, Amarjeet Kaur, 200 million people may take part in the strike, TASS agency.
We expect participation of more than 200 million workers, mass mobilization across the country during the strike on March 28 and 29 to protest against government policies,” he said.
It is noted that the strike may affect the functioning of public transport, postal services, energy and oil enterprises, the metallurgy sector, etc.
In addition, the trade unions of bank employees also intend to support the strike.
What are the strikers’ demands? First of all, trade unions insist on higher wages, fair distribution of income, equal rights for contract workers, refusal to privatize state-owned enterprises, etc.
Trade unions called on compatriots to be understanding of the restrictions caused by the strike, noting that these days there may be disruptions in the operation of transport and ATMs.
