Noida: Following the protest in Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) taxing increase in wages, the Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a high-level committee to handle the situation. The objective of this committee is to reduce industrial tension and find solutions to the problems of workers. The government has taken this step on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
What are the main demands of the workers?
In the ongoing talks, the workers have put forward many of their main demands. They say that at present his salary is between Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000, which is quite low as per the rising inflation. Therefore he has demanded to increase the salary to virtually Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000. Along with this, he has moreover demanded to ensure a stock-still weekly off and correct payment of overtime.
Why did the demand for largest working conditions and facilities arise?
Workers say the issue is not just well-nigh pay, but moreover well-nigh working conditions. They speak that at many places the work pressure is upper and facilities are less. They have demanded unscratched and respectful working environment so that they can get job stability and security.
Who is included in the committee?
Uttar Pradesh Government created this committee and it is headed by the Industrial Development Commissioner. Apart from this, Additional Chief Secretary of MSME Department, Principal Secretary of Labor and Employment Department and Labor Commissioner have been made member secretaries. Besides, labor organizations and industry representatives have moreover been included in it so that both sides can be heard.
What was discussed in the meeting?
In the meeting held in Greater Noida, labor representatives of variegated industrial units openly expressed their problems. According to officials, this process is going on in several phases so that all parties can be heard. So far no single union has been selected as the main representative.
What other concerns of the workers came to the fore?
Apart from wages, the workers have moreover demanded job security, proper implementation of labor laws and largest working environment. The wardship says that the purpose of the talks is to maintain industrial peace and find solutions to the problems of the workers.
What will happen next?
Officials said increasingly meetings would be held in the coming days. The final visualization on salary hike and other major demands will be taken at the government level. At present, the wardship has appealed to the workers to maintain peace and not pay sustentation to rumours.
