Labour Day: President, PM reaffirm govt’s commitment to improve working, living conditions of workers

In his message on the occasion of Labour Day, the President urged workers and employers of the country to come forward and play their role “in making Pakistan a symbol of efficiency, cooperation and progress”.

“On this day, we reiterate our resolve to continue our efforts for the dignity of labour and pay tribute to their valiant and heroic struggle for their fundamental rights,” he said.

The Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message said that the day provides everyone an opportunity to acknowledge invaluable contributions of labour, both inland and abroad, towards nation building.

“The government also aims to develop automated, integrated systems for workers’ welfare institutions to ensure transparency and to curtail delays in providing relief to the workers,” he said.

PM further stated that government is fully aware of the challenges coronavirus situation has posed on workers and labours and his administration is working to provide sufficient earning for their families during the pandemic.

 “Our policy of striking a balance between the lives and the livelihoods is aimed at enabling the workforce to have sufficient earning for their families during the pandemic,” he added.

The prime minister said the government’s “Mazdoor ka Ehsaas” programme was specially designed to cater to the needs of low-income labourers.

Moreover, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has also announced to increase minimum monthly wage to Rs 20,000.

Labour Day, also known as May Day, is observed across the world to express solidarity with and honour the rights of the labour class. The main agenda and purpose behind celebrating this day is to initiate steps for providing job protection to labourers and industrial workers against exploitation.