Graziano Workers' Solidarity Forum
Representatives of people from different walks of life met on 28.9.2008 in Delhi, in support of the cause of ongoing struggle of workers at Graziano Transmissioni in Noida. The representatives condemned the violence perpetuated by the Management through armed goons in the name of security guards, of which more than 50 workers have become victim and several have received grievous injuries.
The representatives expressed serious concern over the bias shown by the corporate media, run by the power of millions, against the working class. Support was declared for the cause of workers of Graziano, who are being savagely exploited at the hands of the MNC- Graziano. It was underlined that not only the capitalists and their media, but the Government has also joined hands to crush the legitimate struggle of the workers.
A call was thus issued to workers of Delhi and around to join the forces with workers of Graziano, to demonstrate class solidarity. It was decided not to permit the capitalists, their media and their Govt. to isolate the struggling workers of Graziano and crush their spirit.
With this in mind, a 'Graziano Workers' Solidarity Forum' has been formed and following decisions were taken to render immediate support to the workers of Graziano-
1.Constitute a fact finding team, 2.Provide legal and financial aid, 3.To provide wider dissemination of truth behind the case, among the working class and the general people
The forum demands that: 1. The Managements of Industry be barred by law from raising private armies of goondas, under the garb of security. 2. All more than 50 workers who had suffered injuries at the hands of goondas/ security of the Management should be adequately compensated for Rs. Two Lakh each. 3. The Managers of Factory who perpetuated the violence be immediately arrested. 4. All 136 arrested workers be released forthwith. 5. Action be taken against the labour and other authorities who in connivance with management of Graziano failed to take timely action in the matter. 6. A jury of citizens, with workers representatives be formed to investigate and hear the case of workers of Graziano. 7. Families of workers be compensated for harassment and exploitation of workers, suffered at the hands of managers and police.