Pakistan Trade Union Defence Campaign

PTUDC
Full name Pakistan Trade Union Defence Campaign
Founded 1996
Key people Lal Khan,International Secretary
Nazar Mangal, Chairman
Office location Lahore, Pakistan
Country Pakistan
Website http://ptudc.net

The Pakistan Trade Union Defence Campaign (PTUDC) is an international solidarity campaign for Pakistani working class which was set up in 1996 following the assassination of Arif Shah, the President of the Punjab Labour Federation.

History

In 1995, Arif Shah, a leading trade union leader, was assassinated[1]. After his assassination the Punjab Labour Federation, United Labour Federation, Progressive Workers Alliance, the Railway Workers Union and Nation Union of Postal Employees joined hands to launch PTUDC.[2]

Work

The PTUDC openly declares its views and aims in response to the need for working-class militancy and solidarity in Pakistan[3]. It is against privatisation process and advocates for complete nationalisation of industry and put it under democratic control of worker.[4] Its two members were arrested while distributing leaflets to oppose privatization in Karachi.[5] It is working to ensure safe working conditions at workplaces and demand better facilities for workers[6]. It also holds various public events to commentate workers struggle.[7]

In 2005, Pakistani Kashmir was hit by earth quack,[8] PTUDC had set up relief camps and demanded hefty tax to impose on all capitalists so that money can be generated for rehabilitation.[9] PTUDC has also established its support groups in Europe, USA and Canada.[10] Jeremy Corbyn also attended its solidarity meeting at London.[11]

In May 2018, PTUDC along with 16 others progressive organisations have established Lahore Left Front.[12] Lahore Left Front had hosted Pashtun Tahafuz Movement public meeting at Lahore on 22nd April.[13]

Its program is as follows;

1) Defense of trade unions from the physical attacks of the employers. Defend right to organise!

2) Stop the privatisation and plunder of state industries. Renationalise those privatised firms under workers’ control.

3) For a minimum living wage for all, linked to the cost of living.

4) The abolition of child labour. For free education and health.

Publications

Mazdoornama[14] is official organ of PTUDC, it is a monthly journal which carry news of all working class.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Sexual Harassment Watch-The Pakistan Trade Union Defence Campaign (PTUDC) Pakistan | Lets Make The Workplace Dignified". www.sexualharassmentwatch.org. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  2. ↑ "Pakistan Trade Union Defence C... - Organizations - TakingITGlobal". orgs.tigweb.org. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  3. ↑ "Pakistan Trade Union Defence Campaign". Marxist Student Federation. 2015-08-27. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  4. ↑ "Trade unions, worker representation and the privatisation process | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  5. ↑ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | 2010 Annual Survey of violations of trade union rights - Pakistan". Refworld. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  6. ↑ "PTUDC demands early compensation for families of Gadani victims". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  7. ↑ "Pakistan Trade Union Defence Campaign". www.labournet.net. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  8. ↑ "The Kashmir earthquake of October 8, 2005: Impacts in Pakistan". ReliefWeb. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  9. ↑ "PTUDC seeks 25pc quake tax on MNCs, feudal lords". DAWN.COM. 2005-11-08. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  10. ↑ http://www.marxist.pk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/PTUDC_WinterBulletin-A4.pdf
  11. ↑ Marxism, In Defence of. "Successful international solidarity campaign to get Manzoor Ahmed released". www.marxist.com. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  12. ↑ "17 like-minded parties form Lahore Left Front". Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  13. ↑ Malik, Dawn.com | Atika Rehman | Arif (2018-04-22). "PTM Lahore rally: Manzoor Pashteen announces to take grievances to Karachi on May 12". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  14. ↑ Campaign, Pakistan Trade Union Defence. "May Day Preparations in Pakistan". www.bolshevik.info. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  15. ↑ "مزدور نامہ (جون 2015ء)". The Struggle | طبقاتی جدوجہد. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
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