Sindh govt keen on devising labour policy
Has promulgated 15 laws, is revamping worker welfare schemes
Has promulgated 15 laws, is revamping worker welfare schemes. PHOTO: AFP
KARACHI:
The Sindh government is keen to come up with a labour policy that can provide a climate conducive to business and workers, said Sindh Labour Secretary Abdul Rasheed Solangi.
Speaking at the National Industrial Relations and Provincial Tripartite Labour Convention, he said the Sindh government had already promulgated 15 laws and was taking measures to improve conditions of workers through revamping welfare schemes.
The event was organised by the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Earlier, EFP President Khawaja Muhammad Nauman called on provincial governments to develop a harmonious approach in all provinces for an employment and productivity-oriented labour and industrial policy at the federal and provincial levels.
ILO Country Director Ingrid Christensen, in her remarks, stated social dialogue and harmonious industrial relations were one of the four strategic pillars of decent work. “Proper and sound social dialogue is an important enabling factor for addressing other decent work elements - be it employment generation, skills matching, social protection or the fundamental principles and rights at work,” she said.
The EFP also announced recognition awards for the best IR practicing companies. The Grand Recognition Award in IR Practices was given to Hinopak Motors, while Recognition Awards in IR Practices were given to Bayer Pakistan, Lotte Chemicals and Agriautos. Emerging IR Practice Award for adopting the social dialogue approach was given to Ayesha Fabrics.
Ministry of Commerce Policy Director Aasim Tiwana and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Labour Secretary Alamgir Shah also spoke at the event.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 21st, 2016.
The Sindh government is keen to come up with a labour policy that can provide a climate conducive to business and workers, said Sindh Labour Secretary Abdul Rasheed Solangi.
Speaking at the National Industrial Relations and Provincial Tripartite Labour Convention, he said the Sindh government had already promulgated 15 laws and was taking measures to improve conditions of workers through revamping welfare schemes.
The event was organised by the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Earlier, EFP President Khawaja Muhammad Nauman called on provincial governments to develop a harmonious approach in all provinces for an employment and productivity-oriented labour and industrial policy at the federal and provincial levels.
ILO Country Director Ingrid Christensen, in her remarks, stated social dialogue and harmonious industrial relations were one of the four strategic pillars of decent work. “Proper and sound social dialogue is an important enabling factor for addressing other decent work elements - be it employment generation, skills matching, social protection or the fundamental principles and rights at work,” she said.
The EFP also announced recognition awards for the best IR practicing companies. The Grand Recognition Award in IR Practices was given to Hinopak Motors, while Recognition Awards in IR Practices were given to Bayer Pakistan, Lotte Chemicals and Agriautos. Emerging IR Practice Award for adopting the social dialogue approach was given to Ayesha Fabrics.
Ministry of Commerce Policy Director Aasim Tiwana and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Labour Secretary Alamgir Shah also spoke at the event.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 21st, 2016.