Barapukuria miners threaten indefinite strike

Workers of Barapukuria Coal Mine on Saturday warned of an indefinite strike if their 19-point demand is not met by tomorrow, reports UNB. Barapukuria Coal Mine Workers Union and Coordination Committee of the affected 20 villages came up with the ultimatum at a press conference following a rally in front of the main gate of the coal mine. President of Barapukuria Coal Mine Workers Union Robiul Islam and convener of the committee Moshiur Rahman Bulbul declared the ultimatum with the 13-point demands of the union and 6-point demand of the committee which includes recruitment of the workers according to the agreement as well as recruitment of at least 40 percent skilled workers every year and providing gratuity to all workers. Among others, advisor of the union and president of Parbatipur upazila Awami League Hafizul Islam and General Secretary Amzad Hossain were also present at the rally.

 

Barapukuria miners threaten indefinite strike

Workers of Barapukuria Coal Mine on Saturday warned of an indefinite strike if their 19-point demand is not met by tomorrow, reports UNB. Barapukuria Coal Mine Workers Union and Coordination Committee of the affected 20 villages came up with the ultimatum at a press conference following a rally in front of the main gate of the coal mine. President of Barapukuria Coal Mine Workers Union Robiul Islam and convener of the committee Moshiur Rahman Bulbul declared the ultimatum with the 13-point demands of the union and 6-point demand of the committee which includes recruitment of the workers according to the agreement as well as recruitment of at least 40 percent skilled workers every year and providing gratuity to all workers. Among others, advisor of the union and president of Parbatipur upazila Awami League Hafizul Islam and General Secretary Amzad Hossain were also present at the rally.