Unorganised workers demand scrapping labour codes, 3% of budget for welfare measures
The Unorganised Workers’ Federation demanded the scrapping of the four labour codes and called for 3% of the government budget to be allocated to social security for informal workers during a May Day meeting. The federation urged the expansion of welfare measures, stronger welfare boards, and better protection of workers' rights. The event took place near the Labour Statue and brought together various trade unions from the unorganised sector.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
The Unorganised Workers’ Federation on Friday demanded the withdrawal of the four labour codes, the allocation of 3% of government budgets for the social security of informal workers, and the expansion of welfare measures, at a May Day meeting held near the Labour Statue here.The federation — which comprises trade unions representing workers across the unorganised sector — called for the protection of workers’ rights, strengthening of welfare boards, and expansion of social security measures.
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Hindu — Top
