In a major constitutional decision which will have wide ramifications for India’s labour prospects, a 9-judge bench will start hearing arguments to determine if matter even needs relook.
BMS observed Feb 25 as ‘Virodh Diwas’, carrying out demonstration in several states to mount pressure to resolve long-pending issues faced by workers across sectors & industries.
A young workforce entering a changing labour market needs rules that recognise mobility, skill transitions, and new forms of work. Laws rooted in past industrial models cannot serve this future.
By consolidating 29 laws into four codes, compliance is streamlined and regulations are simplified, improving “ease of doing business”. This is bound to improve investor confidence.
Imposition of formal rights and digital compliance mechanisms introduces new expectations for both employers and workers. This transition will require sustained awareness efforts.
Calling for immediate implementation of Wage Code and Social Security Code, BMS is opposed to clauses in Industrial Relations Code and Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code.
Parliament had passed codes that consolidated 29 central labour laws between 2019 & 2020 but are yet to notify them. Meanwhile, even non-BJP ruled states have eased labour laws.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
Normally my vote is always for labour reforms. However, felt troubled to read about working conditions in an Amazon warehouse in Gurgaon, where workers were denied water and restroom breaks for upto two hours, to complete the task of unloading trucks. Strike a better balance.
Normally my vote is always for labour reforms. However, felt troubled to read about working conditions in an Amazon warehouse in Gurgaon, where workers were denied water and restroom breaks for upto two hours, to complete the task of unloading trucks. Strike a better balance.