Sounding a sharp alarm over the new labour codes unveiled by the Centre, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and former MP, B Vinod Kumar, on Friday slammed the unilateral move and called for unified action to pressure the government into addressing the serious issues faced by stakeholder groups.
Addressing a news conference at Telangana Bhavan, Vinod Kumar and BRTU president Rambabau Yadav strongly criticised the Central Government’s handling of the process. They stated that the introduction of four new Labour Codes — consolidating 29 existing labour laws — without consulting trade unions or workers’ representatives would have serious repercussions.
"The government brought these codes unilaterally," said Vinod Kumar. "Workers across the country are deeply concerned and agitated over the anti-labour provisions in these new laws."
They further alleged that while the laws were passed in Parliament without taking workers’ opinions, the Centre is now asking for suggestions only at the stage of drafting rules and regulations.
In response, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi has decided to organise a Round Table Meeting to collect comprehensive feedback on the four labour Codes and to formulate the party’s official stand.
The meeting will be held at Telangana Bhavan, starting at 11:00 AM on December 6. Key participants expected to join are— leaders of trade unions from Central Government undertakings, representatives from various industrial sectors, leaders of unorganised sector workers’ unions and BRS labour wing functionaries.
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao will attend the round table as the chief guest. The BRS leaders urged all concerned trade unions and workers’ organisations to actively participate and present their views so that a united and strong response can be submitted to the Central Government.
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