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WFTU supports the Demands of the Indian Working Class ahead of the General Strike on September 2nd

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The World Federation of Trade Unions representing 92 million workers in every corner of the world expresses its solidarity with our Indian brothers and sisters which are preparing a General Strike on September 2nd.

We salute the WFTU affiliates in India  which are preparing this strike for months, showing the determination and the will of the class forces to mobilize the great force of the working people. The success of this Strike will be a success for the working class of the world.

We call the working class of India to take part in the strike and the demonstrations massively, to strengthen their unions and keep the struggle until their demands are totally fulfilled.

The WFTU expresses its internationalist support and solidarity to the struggle of its Indian brothers and calls all trade union organizations of WFTU to stand in solidarity with the National Strike of the Indian workers.

The Secretariat

 

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Solidarity served at BBQ rally hosted by CUPE leaders

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Aug 14, 2013    http://cupe.ca

The Bonfield Township Council meeting was cancelled by the mayor and the forecasted rain never came, but CUPE leaders led by Charles Fleury, CUPE national secretary-treasurer, Candace Rennick, CUPE Ontario secretary-treasurer and Henri Giroux, president of North Bay CUPE District Council along with CUPE members and Bonfield residents, did come out on Tuesday afternoon to show support for the striking CUPE 4616-2 members at a solidarity BBQ.

“You have the support of over 600,000 CUPE members across Canada,” said Charles Fleury, CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer, bringing greetings and support for the 16 municipal workers on strike in Bonfield. “CUPE supports your fight against concessions and we are with you every step of the way.”

Echoing brother Fleury’s remarks, Candace Rennick, CUPE Ontario secretary treasurer said: “We will stand by you and provide you with all the resources you need to win this fight.” Henri Giroux, who helped organize the event, also thanked the community for their continued support for the striking workers.

More than 150 people, from Bonfield residents to CUPE members from across the province, to local union members, brought solidarity messages and let the strikers know that they have the full support of their Ontario brothers and sisters.

Garth Pigeau, President of CUPE 4616-2 was encouraged by the support shown to his striking members and said, “Solidarity, this is what the union is all about.”

The workers have been on strike since August 1, 2013.