The nationwide one day strike called by the 10 Central trade unions evoked mixed response. Banking, Rail and Road transport services were partially hit across the country. The staff of SBI, IOB, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank stayed away from the strike.In the national capital, metro and DTC buses plied normally. Autos and Taxis remained off the road causing inconvenience to the commuters. Clearing services in Banks were affected.There were also instances of ATMs machine running out of cash adding more woes to customers in Delhi. Labour unions have claimed that the strike was successful. They said, around 15 crore formal sector workers were on strike in support of their 12-point charter of demands.Their demands includes urgent measures to rein in price rise, contain unemployment, strictly enforce basic labour laws, provide universal social security cover for all workers and minimum wage of 15,000 rupees per month.Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh and National Front of Indian Trade Unions however stayed away from the strike.
News On AIR | September 2, 2015 9:08 PM
Nationwide trade union strike hit normal life; Coal mining, Banking affected; Transport partially hit