May Day observed amidst demand for minimum wages, job security
Dhaka, May 1 (UNB) - The historic May Day was observed across the country on Saturday amidst a strong workers’ voice to fix minimum wages at Tk 5,000 and ensure their job security.
Various trade unions raised the demands while observing the May Day through colorful rallies and processions in the capital.
Wearing red headbands and holding banners, thousands of industrial and transport workers paraded the main thoroughfares throughout the day.
The May Day, also known as International Workers' Solidarity Day, commemorates the historic uprising of the working people in Chicago, USA, at the height of a prolonged fight for eight-hour workday.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the government has taken steps to amend the Labor Act 2006 to make it more laborer and environment-friendly.
Speaking at a May Day meeting at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, she said the government has already formed permanent Wages Commission, Minimum Wages Board and Laborers Welfare Foundation.
The Prime Minister declared that the government will soon donate a good amount of money to the laborers’ welfare foundation.
CPB president Manzurul Ahsan Khan while leading a rally in the city said the government has increased salary of the President, Ministers and MPs in the wake of price-hike, but why the minimum wages of workers have not been fixed yet.
He demanded immediate implementation of minimum wage at Tk 5,000. In accordance with the ILO convention, he said minimum wages must be declared at the earliest otherwise the industrial police would not be able to contain labor unrest.
Workers Party president Rashed Khan Menon MP said if the Minimum Wages Board could submit its report in next 3-4 months, minimum wages could be implemented from the next budget.
In observance of the day, trade, transport and workers unions including Bangladesh Trade Union Kendra, Bangladesh Trade Union Sangha, Bangladesh Sarak Paribahan Sramik Union, Dhaka Sawmills
Workers Union, Dhaka Union of Journalists and workers fronts of major political parties organized rallies and discussions in the capital.
Various trade unions raised the demands while observing the May Day through colorful rallies and processions in the capital.
Wearing red headbands and holding banners, thousands of industrial and transport workers paraded the main thoroughfares throughout the day.
The May Day, also known as International Workers' Solidarity Day, commemorates the historic uprising of the working people in Chicago, USA, at the height of a prolonged fight for eight-hour workday.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the government has taken steps to amend the Labor Act 2006 to make it more laborer and environment-friendly.
Speaking at a May Day meeting at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, she said the government has already formed permanent Wages Commission, Minimum Wages Board and Laborers Welfare Foundation.
The Prime Minister declared that the government will soon donate a good amount of money to the laborers’ welfare foundation.
CPB president Manzurul Ahsan Khan while leading a rally in the city said the government has increased salary of the President, Ministers and MPs in the wake of price-hike, but why the minimum wages of workers have not been fixed yet.
He demanded immediate implementation of minimum wage at Tk 5,000. In accordance with the ILO convention, he said minimum wages must be declared at the earliest otherwise the industrial police would not be able to contain labor unrest.
Workers Party president Rashed Khan Menon MP said if the Minimum Wages Board could submit its report in next 3-4 months, minimum wages could be implemented from the next budget.
In observance of the day, trade, transport and workers unions including Bangladesh Trade Union Kendra, Bangladesh Trade Union Sangha, Bangladesh Sarak Paribahan Sramik Union, Dhaka Sawmills
Workers Union, Dhaka Union of Journalists and workers fronts of major political parties organized rallies and discussions in the capital.
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