Workers are pointing out that the OSH Code greatly aggravates the already deplorable conditions that workers in all sectors face, in terms of their health, safety and working conditions at the workplace. It is a grave violation of the workers’ right to life and dignity. It is being resolutely opposed by trade unions cutting across party affiliation, and by workers and their organisations in all industries and services.
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Meeting organised by Mazdoor Ekta Committee
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Act, 2020:
Rules are biased against workers
On 19th November 2020, the government notified the Rules for the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Act, 2020 for implementing the law. The Rules have ignored the provisions of the labour codes that were even a little favourable to the workers; at the same time, it has introduced anti-worker provisions that will further deny workers their hard won rights.
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