Tool-down strike on Feb. 28

Nation-wide tool-down strike will be observed in India on Feb. 28, on calls by fifteen trade unions, "against the policies of retrograde liberalization that are attacking the interests of workers and employees."

The striking organizations include BMS, AITUC, INTUC, CITU and HMS. Banks, Insurance, Telecommunications, State Government  employees, Teachers and Central Government Employees are all expect to participate in the strike called under the aegis of "The United Indian Working Class."