The trade unions are also demanding pensions for everyone

along with removal of ceiling on bonus and provident fund. "We want government to take concrete steps like stopping the deregulation of petrol and diesel prices. They should have price fixation policy. They should have universal ration system, they should control hoarding and black marketing also," she said. Opposing the contract labour policy, the Unions have also also demanded regular employment for jobs of perennial nature. A statement issued by trade unions also claimed that federations of road transport, port and dock, petroleum, coal, steel and building and construction will also be on the strike. "Banking, insurance and other financial sector workers will also remain on strike," it added.