Author: Pakistan Trade Union Solidarity
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Karachi Electric company labour union seminar against inflation, unemployment and privitisation
A seminar titled “Will Inflation and unemployment remain the fate of the working class?” was organized by the K-Electric Labour Union (CBA) on May 29, 2023, at the PMA House in Karachi. The seminar was attended by a significant number of workers. During the event, Paras Jan from Red Workers Front addressed the workers and…
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The new PTUS Summer Bulletin 2023 is out!
We have released a new bulletin for summer 2023, featuring articles and reports on the struggles of workers in Pakistan. You can download the bulletin by clicking on the following link: In the face of an unprecedented economic crisis, with inflation soaring to 47% and the dollar rising over 150% against the Pakistani rupee over…
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Textile Industry Crisis in Pakistan: Exploitation, Layoffs, and the Need for Unions to Protect Workers’ Rights
Currently, the textile industry in Pakistan is facing numerous crises, causing many companies to shut down. A survey shows that approximately 7 million workers have become redundant in this sector, which means 7 million families are affected as typically only one person earns for the entire family in Pakistan. The country is experiencing an inflation…
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Powerful Street Theatre “Machine” Sheds Light on Exploitation and the Need for Collective Struggle”
Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA) of Pakistan recently organized an impactful open street theatre performance of the play “Machine” in the industrial area of Gajju-Matta, near Lahore. The play, originally written by Safdar Hashmi, a courageous worker who met a tragic end, sheds light on the plight of workers within companies and emphasizes the necessity of…
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Healthcare Workers in Tharparker Protest- Management’s Suppression Tactics
Tharparker, Pakistan – Over the past three months, healthcare workers including midwives has taken to the streets in a resolute protest outside the Department of Health. These demonstrations have been fueled by three fundamental demands: the conversion of short-term contractual positions into permanent ones, the release of withheld salaries, and the restoration of risk allowances.…
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May Day 2023: Pakistan’s Workers Unite Amidst Unprecedented Economic Crisis
Pakistan faces an unprecedented economic, social, and political crisis in its 76-year history, teetering on the brink of default. Inflation has soared to 47%, the dollar has risen over 150% against the Pakistani rupee in the last five years, and widespread industry closures have left millions of workers jobless. The state has shifted the burden…
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Teachers Killed in Pakistan – Tragic School Incident Amidst Examination Period
Parachinar, Pakistan. On May 4th, 2023, a devastating tragedy unfolded in a school in Parachinar when seven teachers were brutally murdered during their exam invigilation for the Matriculations (GCSE) examinations. The horrific incident has ignited a fierce debate surrounding the motives behind the gruesome attack. While some official sources attribute the killings to an ongoing…
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Master Tiles Gujranwala: Bosses refused to pay 5 months’ wages – workers striking
The Master Group of Industries in Pakistan is a prime example of the exploitative nature of bosses. These billionaires are making billions of rupees from their businesses while their workers are struggling to make ends meet. One of their businesses is the Master Tiles Factory, where workers have been denied their wages for the last…
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Attacks on working and living conditions – workers need to organise!
The National Austerity Committee sent a summary to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on January 25th, 2023, to reduce the loss of the national exchequer. The proposals in the plan included reducing the public sector salaries by 10%. The National Austerity Committee was established to reduce budget losses and support the government. This development resulted…
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The devastating effects of Pakistan’s floods and the rulers’ hostility towards people
Pakistan was recently devastated by the floods that engulfed the country in October 2022. Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Southern Punjab, and Sindh have seen thousands of houses destroyed while countless people are fighting for their survival. Millions of wildlife and farming animals have died. Agriculture has been completely wiped off, threatening food security and inflation. Energy…
