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Economic Injustice in the Textile Industry: Yunus Mills’ Workers Demand Their Rights
On 27th July 2023, the workers of Yunus Textile Unit 2, located in the Landhi Industrial Area in Kohi Goth, staged a protest in front of the factory gate, demanding job restoration and complete payment of their dues. Recently, 18 laborers from the factory, including women, were dismissed without payment of their dues. Such forced…
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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.…
