Friday, 16 September 2022

Participate in the G-20 meeting of Labour and Employment Ministers on behalf of International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) at Bali, Indonesia on 13th, 14th September, 2022.


General Secretary of Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu in a group photo after meeting of G-20 with all Labour and Employment Ministers of 20 Countries.



General Secretary HMS, Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu 

Dear Brother and Sisters, I got the opportunity to participate in the G-20 meeting of Labour and Employment Ministers on behalf of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) at Bali , Indonesia on 13th,14th September 2022. On behalf of workers, I spoke very forcefully in the meeting in response to the G-20 Priorities and commitment on the Global Issues to recover stronger Together,

My full statement is attached herewith for your information and necessary action.

I also got the chance to meet with Mr. Guy Ryder DG ILO explain the serious attacks on the workers and human Rights and Indian Trade Unions are  passing through a very critical Phase due to anti Labour Policies of Govt,44 Labour Laws are converted in to 4 Code pro Employers and anti-workers, Corporatization and Privatization of Govt and PSUs ,selling to Big Corporates and MNC on throw away prices, highest unemployment, uncontrolled Prices rise, poverty is increasing,1% population grabs 70% wealth of the country, No respect to International Labour Standards, violation of ILO Conventions, not calling Indian Labour Conference since 2015 ,No wages to workers of Covid-19 Pandemic period,200 million workers lost their jobs during COVID-19 and facing starvation due to hunger, no compensation given by Employers and Government, no jobs creation, no job security, no social security to informal sector workers, more than 70% workers are out from the coverage of Labour Laws after the implementation of Labour 4 Codes . Ten Central Trade Unions are still struggling after a six successful National Strike, five days strike in Defense, three days strike in Coal , and more successful strike in Banks , Insurance, PSUs and in the other sectors.

Railway, Defence civilians employees and Govt Employees fighting for scrapping NPS and restoration of Old Pension and against the Corporatization and Privatization,

Workers and Formers unity fighting together against the anti-workers, anti farmers and anti-Citizens Policies of Govt Etc.     Harbhajan Singh Sidhu

General Secretary - HMS, Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu    15-09-2022


MEET WITH MR. GUY RYDER DG ILO EXPLAIN THE SERIOUS ATTACKS ON THE WORKERS AND HUMAN RIGHTS AND INDIAN TRADE UNIONS 
















WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING OF 2022 ORGANISED BY GENERAL SECRETARY COMRADE HARBHAJAN SINGH SIDHU - HIND MAZDOOR SABHA

 

Working Committee Meeting of HIND MAZDOOR SABHA held at New Delhi on 10 – 11th September 2022



COMRADE HARBHAJAN SINGH SIDHU AND COMRADE C.A.RAJA SRIDHAR WELCOME TO ALL AFFILIATES OF THE UNIONS 




New Delhi:- “Working Committee Meeting” of “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” was organised at “Umraomal Purohit Bhawan”, HMS National Head Quarter 12 – Pushp Vihar, Sector – 6, Institutional Area Saket New Delhi on 10th – 11th September,2022.

 The meeting was chaired by Comrade C.A.Raja Sridhar “President” Hind Mazdoor Sabha.

“General Secretary” Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu, welcomed the president and other members and handed over to president who welcomed members and said that the meeting was organised during one of the worst ever situation of the nation and is a result of anti – workers, anti – farmers , anti – national and pro – employer policies of the present political regime. The Government has failed on all fronts no jobs, no social security, Indian rupee has gone historic low against dollar, price of petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG, rising every day, resulting heavy jump in prices of essential commodities of daily use, law and order detoriating every day, crime against women with direct or indirect involvement of people having political influence are on increase.

 

He handed over to “General Secretary” for further conduct of proceedings; General Secretary conducted the meeting as per agenda.

Minutes of the last working committee meeting were approved; followed by presentation of “General Secretary Report” General Secretary said that the country was passing through the worse ever phase on all fronts.

 He also added that Government is engaged in corporatization, privatization and sell of “Public Sector” undertakings alongwith hard earned “National Assests” to private players of it’s choice on throw away prices. Our ancient, rich, composite culture based on “ Brotherhood”, and fraternity was in danger as a group within and outside ruling party is attempting a divide in the society based on “Religion, Caste, Region” etc to polarize the majority for political gains.

 

The Employment rate growth declining, unemployment rate touching historic height, sky rocketing prices of petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG, consequent rise in the prices of all essential commodities of daily use has made the life of working masses very difficult. With the closure of industries during corona, millions of workers lost their jobs, government provided several packages to employers to combat the corona and revival of industries but for workers despite very clear orders issued by ministry of home, followed by other ministry even payment of wages for the corona period and reinstatement of workers on the same position, no payment was made to workers, employers reviving their units are hiring hardly 50% human resources, placing them at lower status, also reducing their emoluments. This is only because employer’s having enough pressure on government.

 

Shri. Sidhu said India’s rank in various “Global Indexes” like:- Poverty, Hunger, Education, Child Care, Social Dialogue, Freedom of Press, Respect to Democracy, right to unite and collective bargaining, human rights, Trade Union Rights etc, reporting continuous decline, foreign reserve shrinking, import increasing and export declining, foreign investors, withdrawing and  looking for alternate destination, NITI AYOG has revised the growth rate for current fiscal year.

 

On social front the nation is facing big challenge of saving it’s ancient very rich, composite culture, based on brotherhood and fraternity popularly known as “Ganga Jamuni Culture”.

 

A group having blessings, encouragement, motivation and protection from power centre is engaged in creating a divide in the society on communal basis to polarize majority to get political gain in some state scheduled to go for pole this year or next and also making ground for 2024 general elections this group has organised “Dharm Sansad” where speakers rejected “National Flag” demanded “Bhagwa Flag” and Hindu Rashtra, used unparliamentry language against father of the nation “Mahatma Gandhi”

 

On 15th August when “Prime Minister” addressing the nation from “Red Fort” was glorifying the women empowerment, the ruling party workers and it’s sister organizations were garlanding the 11 convicts of famous “Bilkis Bano” gang rape and murder of her 3 years old daughter  in presence of 5 months pregnant Bilkis Bano. They were given life imprisonment which was upheld by Hon’ble Supreme Court. These convicts were released from prison on the recommendations of Gujarat State (the home state of both the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister) after serving 14 years sentence in jail. They were offered sweets and were termed as “Sanskarik People” by those welcoming them.

 

On political front the ruling party using all arms in it’s harmony to win the elections these include misuse of Government, machinery, Government agencies like :- Income Tax, CBI, Enforcement Directorate, IB, NIA, Narcotics Bureo, Election Commission, optimum use of muscle and money power is done by luring, terrorizing, threatening the members of opposition. We have seen such attempts in Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, it failed attempt in West Bengal, etc. We have to oppose such attempts to save Democracy, Public Sector, Constitution and the Nation.

General Secretary appreciated the role of all affiliates in combating the covid 19 pandemic and providing their level best assistance to millions of workers who were standard on road with sudden announcement of lockdown, no means of transport was available to reach their native place.

 

In Telangana State the state committee was formed for the first time after carving of the state HMS Kerala State Council also organised various activities and could get strong sport from other organizations similarly Karnataka state also working excellently.

 

State Secretaries presented their report, mentioning their activities, challenges faced and how the challenges, were won . In Tamil Nadu even District Conferences were held with great zeal and enthusiasm other state councils barring few have performed excellently.

 

General Secretary discussed the issue of increasing financial burden on HMS on account of Maintenance of National Head Quarter, He also provided details of attempts made to get a permanent electricity meter, Supply of water from Delhi Jal Board, Completion Certificate from DDA / South Delhi Municipal Corporation. Working Committee unanimously authorized to General Secretary, Hind Mazdoor Sabha with full power to negotiate with the concern authority and get it done. He also adviced to finalize the Nationwide HMS independent Action Plan

The members reported that “Trade Union Members” activist were facing harassment on the hands of employers and local administration.

 A resolution condemning the anti – workers, anti – farmers, anti – nation policies of the Government, repealing of  labour codes, justice to farmers, immediate stop for corporatization, privatization, sale of public sector undertakings and national assests. Immediate check on crime against women, strict and speedy punishment to accuse who are generally politically influenced people.

 

It was decided to organise AGM of Hind Mazdoor Sabha either in last week of February or first week of March 2023. Koyla Shramik Panchayat will host the AGM and authorized to collect special levi of Rs. 40 lakhs on printing coupons and after AGM submit the accounts to General Secretary, Hind Mazdoor Sabha. dwhich was conveyed by Shri. S.K. Yadav General Secretary of the union. President and General Secretary will visit Nagpur and finalize the date, venue and modalities.

 

Meeting ended with vote of thanks.

 COMRADE HARBHAJAN SINGH SIDHU WITH HMS TEAM MEMBERS 


Monday, 15 August 2022

May the glory of Independence Day be with us forever. Here's wishing you a very Happy 75th Independence Day - HARBHAJAN SINGH SIDHU


May this Independence Day bring fortune and success for each and every one of us. May our country see more progress in the coming years! HAPPY  75th INDEPENDENCE DAY! 


LONG LIVE OUR INDEPENDENCE - 15th August


Friday, 12 August 2022

Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu ji and other member of HMS attended the meeting met Shri. Bhupender Yadav Minister Labour and Employment Govt. of India on 11th August,2022

 

HMS delegation met Shri. Bhupender Yadav Minister Labour and Employment Govt. of India. (NEW DELHI) 

 
11th August,2022

The Following Leaders of HMS attended the meeting, Labour Minister wanted to understand the negative provision in the code

Comrade Raja Sridhar President, Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu General Secretary, Comrade Mukesh Galav Secretary, Comrade Champa Verma Secretary and Comrade Ahlu Walia WCM .

               
General Secretary of HIND MAZDOOR SABHA Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu ji  thanks the Minister for inviting HMS members  to discuss pending demands of formal and Informal workers ,Govt and PSUs Employees,

  Following issues explained in the meeting

       1)old 12 point demand charter of CTU.

2)    Withdraw anti-Labour and pro-employers Four Code

3)    Restore 44 Scrapped old Labour Laws.

4)    Withdraw ban on new creation of posts on increase work and 3% Surrender existing permanent post every year in  Govt Sectors

5)     Withdraw Govt order for Surrender of 50% vacant post of Govt Sector.

6)    Heavy Job Loss during Corona Pandemic 19 .due to lockdown, all Industries and Establishment closed down, workers died while going native Places, give salaries and proper Compensation of that period as per the statement of Hon’ble Prime Minister that the workers be paid full salary and other benefits also to Migrant workers.

7)    Withdraw Fix term Employment

8)    SDG 2030 goals be implemented as per the commitment of Govt in UN assembly, elimination of Hunger ,Poverty, Create gainful Employment, Universal Social Security to all, quality Health Service, Education, decent work for all,

9)    Ratification of ILO Convention 87,98,189,190 and OSH ILO Resolution be ratify as fundamental Right,

10)  Withdraw increased Overtime

11)  Restore Inspection of Factory and establishment as ILO C-81 which has already ratified

12)  Start tripartite, bipartite Consultation with the Trade unions as per ILO C-144 already ratified by the Govt

13)  Safety Concern on increasing Accident in the Industrial Establishment,

14)  Violations of International Labour Standards.

15)  Withdraw night duty allowed to women’s

16)  Regularization of all Schemes workers as per the decision of 43, 44,45th ILC.

17)  Formulate National Wage Policy for minimum wage Rs 26000/ per month.

18)  Revise Minimum old age Pension Rs 10,000/ to all.

19)  Order of Corporatization of 41 Ordnance Factories be withdrawn.

20)  Regularization of all contracts workers and Salary be given at par with regular permanent workers.

21)  Women workers at IGA Airport as contract workers doing 12 Hour’s duty be regularize and allow to continue with new Contractor without any break .complaint Pending DCLC New Delhi.

22)  Demands of EPFO organizations Employees of group C and B be resolve early ,

23)  Stop Privatization of Railway, Coal, Deffence, Port and Dock, MTNL ,VSNL and  PSU.

24)   Stop monetizing of Govt Assets to Big Corporates and MNC

25)   All HMS leaders participated in the deliberation and discuss very efficiently on all workers issues and anti Labour policies of Government.

                                                                                                                                       

A Big thankx from HMS General Secretary Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu to Shri. Bhupender Yadav ji. 

"Hind Mazdoor Sabha has been raising workers problems regularly since long on different forums. You were kind enough to spare your valuable time to discuss various burning issues of Nation’s working class. This was welcomed as a positive, proactive initiative by the leader of the ministry which ended a long dead lock of social dialogue, opened a ray of hope of new  path of mutual trust and confidence;







Sunday, 24 July 2022

Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu, General Secretary of Hind Mazdoor Sabha, participates in the HMS State council of Madhya Pradesh with Comrade Mukesh Galav on 17-07-2022


SHRI HARBHAJAN SINGH SIDHU, GENERAL SECRETARY OF HIND MAZDOOR SABHA, ARRIVED AT JABALPUR STATION WITH COMRADE MUKESH GALAV SECRETARY OF HMS, WARM WELCOME WAS GIVEN BY (WCREU) AND HMS COMRADES. (17.07.2022)
 ADDRESS STATE COUNCIL BY COMRADE HARBHAJAN SINGH SIDHU
Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu, General Secretary of Hind Mazdoor Sabha, reached Jabalpur by Train along with Comrade Mukesh Galav, Secretary of HMS on 17-07-2022 to participate in the HMS State council Madhya Pradesh. Warm welcome was given by WCREU and HMS comrades on arrival at Jabalpur station, General Secretary of Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu, address state council, after consultation with the all members, Shri. Harbhajan Singh Sidhu appointed Comrade Sunil Latoria as General Secretary of ,MP state council vice Comrade Gobind Lal Sharma who resigned from the post of General Secretary due to health grounds, Comrade Harbhajan Singh Sidhu, General Secretary of Hind Mazdoor Sabha  given the direction to conduct Annual General Meeting of M P State HMS within 6 months to elect the new office bearers of the state council, all members agreed unanimously with the decision of General Secretary of HMS ,Comrade Mukesh Galav, Comrade  S N Pathak Comrade Champa Verma ,Comrade Nathu Lal Pandey and others leaders also addressed the meeting and assured to give full cooperation ,help to strengthen the state council MP, large number of Leaders of different sectors presented in the meeting ,at end Comrade Mukesh Galav thanks the General Secretary-HMS Shri. Harbhajan Singh Sidhu and other leaders attended the meeting.
                   
     COMRADE HARBHAJAN SINGH SIDHU APPOINTED NEW GENERAL SECRETARY OF MADHYA PRADESH STATE COUNCIL HMS , COMRADE SUNIL LATORIA.
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General Secretary of Hind Mazdoor Sabha Shri. Harbhajan Singh Sidhu believes in the unity of the workers, HMS is fighting continuously against of anti - labour policy of the Government, for the rights of the workers.


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