Central trade unions objects to govt’s decision to set up a new panel on minimum wages
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It is ridiculous as the term of the committee is longer than the current tenure of the government, says trade unions.
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Unions have suggested the government consider the earlier recommendation of the Satpathy committee and send it for further discussion.
Central trade unions, including the RSS-affiliate Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh, have objected to the labour ministry’s decision to set up a new committee on minimum wages saying it is ridiculous as the term of the committee is longer than the current tenure of the government.
Labour minister Santosh Gangwar calls for policy intervention to help business community
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“There is a need to ensure better support to the health-care systems, social protection and employment generation,” he said while speaking at the virtual labour ministers meeting at the 109th session of the International Labour Conference.
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The minister further informed that India has undertaken a massive vaccination drive and a total of 223 million vaccines have been administered so far.
Labour minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar has called for an effective policy intervention to help the business community, ensure income security and well-being of all during the pandemic.
Government has given the committee three years time to present its report, which is ridiculous, as the tenure of the incumbent government is set to end, pointed BMS general secretary