Tag: labor rights
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AGIGA’s Protest Movement Against Privatization: General Strike is Inevitable for the Approval of Demands!
A series of protests continues from the AGIGA platform for the resolution of issues faced by government employees. AGIGA had called for weekly protests, resulting in protests by employees across various cities in the country on December 19, December 26, January 2, and January 7. In the central meeting of AGIGA, it was decided that…
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Balochistan: Grand Health Alliance’s Remarkable Success – Achievements and Lessons
The protest movement launched by the Grand Health Alliance (GHA) in Balochistan against the privatization of hospitals, which began in October 2024, temporarily concluded on January 22, 2025, with successful negotiations. PTUS congratulate the Health Department employees and GHA leadership on this achievement. It is important to note that the Grand Health Alliance—a coalition of…
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Karachi: Bahria Town Employees Protest Against Non-Payment of Salaries and Dismissals
Over 600 workers were forcibly dismissed from Bahria Town company without three months’ compensation. Bahria Town is the country’s largest real estate company. All dismissed workers’ homes relied on their monthly salaries. One worker said, “I bought a home appliance on installment; now I can’t pay.” Another stated, “I’m the sole breadwinner; without my salary,…
