The International Labour Organization (ILO) has expressed “deep concern” over the recent changes in the labour laws of several Indian states and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give a clear message to the central and state governments that the country’s international commitments be maintained and ensure effective social dialogue.
This statement of the United Nations body came after a letter sent by various trade unions in which they had requested the ILO to intervene about the changes in labour laws in various states of the country and protect workers’ safety. Make sure.
In a letter written by labor organizations AICCTU, AITUC, CT and HMS, asked the Director General of ILO to intervene in the matter immediately and appeal to the PM to give a message for the recent changes. Along with this, information was also given about the updates received by the International Labour Organization on this subject.
Earlier, the Trade Board had written to the ILO against changes in labour laws in various states of the country amid coronovirus lockdowns. It cited a press release of the ILO dated May 13, stating that various states of the country are changing labour laws in the name of improving the economy. These changes being made by the state governments with the consent of the Center are directly a violation of ILO standards.
