Labour unrest
Labour unrest has become the most talked about issue across the country. Garments industry is now the 2nd largest sector that is contributing to our economy a lot. Statistics show about 95 percent workers engaged in this sector are women. But the recent unrest led this industry to destruction. Extortion, killing, looting, strike have become quite common in the present context of the country. To resolve it, I want to draw the attention of the authorities concerned on the following points:
1) Introduce a new pay scale for the workers as very low wage is given to them. The workers have to lead a precarious life with this meagre income.
2) Introduction of trade union to work as a co-ordinator between workers and owners to solve disputed issues is a must.
3) Ensure wages, bonus and dues timely.
4) Investigate to find out the miscreants who hatch conspiracy to destroy this sector as well as our economy.
5) Set up a monitoring cell on a monthly basis to look after the performance of the industries.
6) Deploy police in the EPZ areas to keep law and order under control.
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