Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU Mar 27:-A proper mechanism was lacking for implementation of workers welfare schemes, as even Unorganized Workers Social Security Act, 2008 is not being adopted and constitution of Social Security Boards was awaiting both at the Centre and the State, said CPI(M) senior leader and MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, who is also State President CITU.
Addressing one day conference of Bhavan Nirman Kamgar Union (BNKU) at Haripur, Kathua today he said that complexities are created in the implementation of the building and other construction workers Welfare Act at various stages especially in the registration process creating a room for corruption being extremely against the interests of the workforce. No advisory council has been put in place to guide and supplement the functioning of Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, besides, the Board was devoid of representation from the unions of the working class.
The BJP-RSS Government at the Centre is desperately trying to undermine the rights of workforce and disintegrating their strength through divisive politics. The working class shall have to unitedly withstand this onslaught and safeguard the rights guaranteed to them. There is nothing substantial from this dispensation except tall claims, long promises and rhetoric to offer to this deprived and neglected section of our population, he lamented.
The condition of the workforce especially in unorganized sector engaged in construction of projects, roads & buildings is pitiable, being deprived of social security benefits. The same should be extended to this section on time and in a hassle free manner. A need was also to amend the labour laws to make them more flexible and labour friendly. He also suggested for extension of benefits to workers working in brick kilns, stone quarries, stone crushers and other units as available to the building and other construction workers. He also cautioned against the diversion of funds of the Board for other purposes.
Om Prakash, general secretary, CITU, J&K and Raj Kumar, general secretary, BNKU District Kathua also spoke.
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