Govt assured on Bonus enhancement, Wages formula - Unions agreed to reconsider the proposed strike on 2nd September
The
Second meeting of Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) continued
discussion on 12 Demands Charter of Trade Unions for the second day here
today in continuation of discussions held yesterday. The Committee
comprises Shri Arun Jaitley, Finance Minister, Shri Bandaru Dattatreya,
MoS(IC) Labour and Employment, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, MOS(IC)
Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Jitendra Singh, MoS DOPT, and Shri
Piyush Goel, MoS (IC),Power. During the discussions Trade Unions
expressed concern and asked for clarifications on their demands.
Addressing their concerns and expectations, the Finance Minister
explained policies on which the Government is working and assured that
the Government is committed to welfare of labour. Underlining the
importance of role of Trade Unions, Shri Jaitely assured the Central
Trade Unions that all labour laws reforms will be done with due
discussions and tripartite consultations.
In
view of the discussions held in conducive and cordial atmosphere, the
IMC appealed to Trade Unions to reconsider the proposed call for strike
on 2nd September, 2015.The Trade Unions have agreed to consider the
appeal.
In
view of the suggestions given by Central Trade Unions in the meetings
held on 19th July, 26th August and 27th August, 2015, the Government
assured the following :
1. Appropriate legislation for making formula based minimum wages mandatory and applicable to all employees across the country.
2.
For the purposes of bonus the wage eligibility limit and calculation
ceiling would be appropriately revised. Earlier in 2006-07 the
calculation ceiling was decided at Rs.3500/- and eligibility limit was
wage of Rs.10,000/- per month which is proposed to be revised to
Rs.7,000 and Rs.21,000 respectively.
3.
The Government is expanding the coverage of social security and working
out ways to include construction workers, Aanganwari workers ,ASHA
workers and Mid Day Meal workers.
4.
Regarding contract workers the Government assured that they will be
guaranteed minimum wages. Moreover, the Government is working out ways
so that workers of industries will get sector specific minimum wages.
5.
Government has already enhanced minimum pension for EPFO members and
every pensioner gets minimum pension of Rs.1000/- per month perpetually.
6.
Labour laws reforms will be based on tripartite consultations as
already stated by the Prime Minister. The States are also being advised
to follow the tripartite process.
7.
For strict adherence to labour law enforcement, advisory has been
issued to the State/UT Governments and strict monitoring has been
initiated by Central Government.
8.
For employment generation Mudra Yojana, Make in India, Skill India and
National Career Service Portal initiatives have been taken.
9.
Abolition of interviews for all primary jobs which do not require any
special knowledge/expertise, is being done for transparency and
expediting the process of recruitment.
10.
Inflation is lowest in the last many years excepting two items onion
and pulses. Government is taking necessary steps to contain the higher
prices of these two commodities also.
It
was further clarified that there is no ban on filling up of vacancies
in Government jobs and all concerned Departments are taking necessary
action to fill-up these vacancies. It was further assured that the
Government is committed to job security, wages security and social
security to the workers. The issue of equal wages for equal work for
contract workers is an issue requiring wider consultations and a
committee will be constituted, if required.
Source : PIB release id :126401
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