On April 26, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of India through the District Magistrate of every district across the country. The memorandum consisted of a four-point demand relating to the interests of the workers of the country, according to BMS activists.
As per the decisions taken by the organisation during a recent meeting in Patna, the BMS handed over their four-point charter of demands to the Prime Minister of India through the District Magistrate in each district on April 26. The BMS All India General Secretary, Debashree Kaloi, was present at the deputation submission programme, along with North District BMS President, Subrata Rudra Pal, and General Secretary, Biplab Das.
Kaloi highlighted the four demands put forth by the BMS. The first demand was to abolish the contract system under which workers are employed. Kaloi said that the BMS wants the contract system to be scrapped as it does not provide job security and other benefits to the workers.
The second demand was to pay a living wage instead of a minimum wage. The BMS demanded adequate provisions of food, clothing, and shelter for workers.
The third demand was related to the social security of workers, which neither the Centre nor the states have been able to ensure so far, said Kaloi.
Lastly, the BMS demanded a ban on the use of toxic chemicals in the workplace to ensure the safety and well-being of workers.
The submission of the memorandum to the Prime Minister through the District Magistrates is a significant move by the BMS to highlight the issues faced by workers in India. The BMS is one of the largest trade unions in the country, representing millions of workers across various sectors. The submission of the memorandum is expected to draw attention to the demands of workers and facilitate discussions to address their issues.
