Nagpur 10 : On 09 july coal workers at CMPDI Regional Institute 4, affiliated with the Coyla Mazdoor Union (AITUC), observed a successful strike. The strike was called by 10 central unions and registered unions in the coal industry, protesting against new labor laws, the proposed IPO of CMPDI, contractualization within CMPDI, and policies aimed at separating CMPDI from Coal India. The strike action took place at both the headquarters and the camp. Comrade Ram Lal Ghasil, President of the Coyla Mazdoor Union (AITUC), Nagpur, and Comrade Jagjeet Singh, Secretary, stated that the strike achieved 100% success, with strong participation from all members. Comrade Ram Lal Ghasil addressed the striking workers, providing detailed information about the reasons for the strike. He emphasized that this was a symbolic protest and warned that if the anti- labor laws are not withdrawn, the registered unions of the coal industry would call for a longer, more extensive strike.
