It was on this day in 1968, the central government employees went on a token strike demanding need based minimum wage which was agreed in the tri-party labour conference in 1957. Despite ruthless oppressive measures let loose by the then Indira Gandhi led Congress government the workers stood firm and the strike was a grand success. But the victimisation was so severe; 18 comrades were martyred,hundreds of workers retrenched and thousands suspended. More were charge sheeted and punished. But these were not sufficient to distract the workers and they could overcome all these victimisation with in no time and got prepared for another strike to achieve the genuine demands.

When central government employees and pensioners observe the 48th Anniversary of the glorious Strike throughout the country, the situation is not better. Let us reaffirm and dedicate ourselves to continue the fight against all attacks on the labour laws, wages and even pension.

RED SALUTE TO THE MARTYRS.!