Celebration of LABOR DAY
KOLKATA, 1st May. The activists of Ambedharite Movement made the LABOR DAY as historical day and offered their hearty respect to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar the 1st Indian Labor minister of British Rule (1942-1946) and the main architect of Indian Constitution. Hundreds of workers from different sectors jointly made a rally from Rani Rashmoni Road to the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at near Fort William.
The workers from Bank of Baroda, UCO bank, Lawyers’ Association, Amala Farm Campus and Conscious Bengal started a rally from Metro Channel. They have raised their voice against the brutal corporate attack launched by the Government of India. With the remembrance of International Labor Day originated by the workers of USA the activist focused on Dr. B.R.Ambedkar and his mega inclusive contribution for the people. Truly he is the FAHTER OF MODERN INDIA.
Here are some reforms done by Dr. BR. Ambedkar as Labor Minister of India during his time :
He sworn as the Labor Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council in July 7, 1942.
Reduction in Factory Working Hours (8 hours duty) :
He settled 8 hours working time in place of 14 to 16 hours for workers in India. It was announced on the 7th session of Indian Labor Conference in New Delhi, November 27, 1942.
Right to Trade Union.
Mines Maternity Benefit Act,
Women Labor welfare fund,
Women and Child, Labor Protection Act,
Maternity Benefit for women Labor, 5. Restoration of Ban on Employment of Women on Underground Work in Coal Mines,
Indian Factory Act.
National Employment Agency (Employment Exchange):
Employees State Insurance (ESI):
Dearness Allowance (DA) to Workers.
Leave Benefit to Piece Workers.
Revision of Scale of Pay for Employees.
Coal and Mica Mines Provident Fund
Labor Welfare Funds:
Health Insurance Scheme.
Provident Fund Act.
Factory Amendment Act.
Labor Disputes Act.
Minimum wage.
Really it is a great Day for the people of India to show their respect to the Greatest Indian Dr. B.R.Ambedkar.
Saradindu Biswas
