27 bodies endorse strike call
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 19, 2012:
Twenty seven bodies of the State are set to join the 12-hour general strike imposed by eight political parties and trade unions, according to a statement issued by L Sotinkumar, chairman of Coordinating Body of Trade Unions, Manipur.
All Manipur Rickshaw Drivers and Pullers' Welfare Association, All Manipur ASHA Workers' Union; All Manipur Cooks' Welfare Association; All India Working Women's Forum, Manipur; All Manipur Anganwadi Workers and Helpers' Association; All Manipur Agriculture Workers' Union; All Manipur Road Transport Motors' Union; All Manipur Newspaper Sales and Distributors' Union; All Manipur Shops and Establishment Employees' Association; All Manipur Cable Networks Employees' Union; All Manipur Airtel Network and Employees' Association; Nambol Bazar Women Vendors' Association; All Manipur Airtel Workers' Union; All Manipur Construction Workers' Union; All Manipur Sunday Market Vendors and Labourers' Union; All Manipur Roadside Vendors' Association; All Manipur Mutiya Workers' Union; All Manipur Brick Field Workers Union; All Manipur Petroleum Trucker Drivers' Union; All Manipur Bank Employees' Association; LIC Employees' Association (Silchar Div) Manipur; Bharat Pensioners' Samaj (Manipur); All Manipur Govt Teachers' Association; All Manipur State Govt Employees' Federation; PHED Workers' Union; Airport Ground Control Employees' Union; Khwairamband Keithel Street Vendors' Welfare Association and All Manipur Auto Drivers and Owners' Association would join the strike.
Meanwhile, endorsing the 12-hour general strike called by some political parties on September 20, the North East Inter State Winger Transporters' Union has urged all vehicle owners of the union to observe the general strike.
This was decided by the union in its general meeting held today at its office at North AOC, Imphal, said a statement issued by the union.
The union has also urged the UPA Government to immediately roll back its decision to hike diesel price by Rs 5/litre.