Ansi Labour Reformi
Bhutto’s government announced the new labour polley on 10th February,
- The important points are as under
1.The representatives of the labourers were included in the administrative
committee which was responsible for running the affairs of the factory. Their
representation was 20% of the total strength and they had the right to check
the account and store.
2.Annual bonus equal to one month’s salary was announced for labourers.
Special bonuses were also announced in ease the production increased.
3.The working time of the labourers was rescheduled. 40 working hours within
a week were regulated instead of 54 hours. They would be given extra
remuneration if they willingly worked overtime.
4. Every labourer would have the rights of old age pension, insurance and
gratuity. Medical facilities under the social security scheme would be given to
the labourers and it would be paid for by the owners.
5.Every labourer would be provided with residential and educational facility,
Medical check-up would be mandatory. Free education up to matriculation of
at least one child was the responsibility of the factory.
6.An Industrial Relations Commission was set up for the settlement of the
disputes among the labourers through trade unions. Junior courts were set
up in this respect so that labourers could have the right to take their cases to
the labour courts.
7.A post of “Stewardship” was created who was responsible for settling
differences between the mill owners and the labourers.
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8.Mill owners were bound to give solid reasons before termination of a
labourer for job security purpose so that unfair terminations could be
avoided.