Over 1,000 steel workers in the Wazirpul industrial zone in Delhi have won improvements in working conditions. However, the very next day, the bosses refused to implement the terms of the agreement. The workers staged co-ordinated industrial action across 23 different factories, demonstrating the power of industry-level solidarity. Some important wins included a reduction of the working day from 12 to 8 hours, adherence to minimum wage levels, and the introduction of double overtime pay. This dispute builds on the victory of previous strikes by Wazirpur steel workers in 2012 and 2013. For rapid updates on the situation, check out the facebook page and blog.
Over 1,000 steel workers in the Wazirpul industrial zone in Delhi have won improvements in working conditions. However, the very next day, the bosses refused to implement the terms of the agreement. The workers staged co-ordinated industrial action across 23 different factories, demonstrating the power of industry-level solidarity. Some important wins included a reduction of the working day from 12 to 8 hours, adherence to minimum wage levels, and the introduction of double overtime pay. This dispute builds on the victory of previous strikes by Wazirpur steel workers in 2012 and 2013. For rapid updates on the situation, check out the facebook page and blog.
