The activists of Trade union have called for implementation of minimum wage structure for the readymade garment workers.
They made the call at a rally recently held in front of the Jatiya Press Club on the eve of May Day, reports BSS.
According to a press release, the activist also stressed on the need for providing adequate compensation to the victims of Rana Plaza for their livelihood.
The leaders of the Bangladesh Free Trade Union Congress (BFTUC) put forward a set of recommendations for the well being of the working class in the country, the press release added.
The BFTUC leaders also formed a human chain at the same place to press home their recommendations. BFTUC President AA Mukid Khan presided over the function while the congress leader Pulak Ranjan Dhar was conducting.
Acting General Secretary of BFTUC and Secretary General of the International Trade Union Confederation-Bangladesh Chapter AR Chowdhury Ripon and BFTUC leaders China Rahman, Nur Mohammad Akand and Lutfunnahar were, among others, present at the occasion.
They favoured implementation of an eight-hour working period, formation of a legitimate wage structure, introduction of a rationing system for garment workers, providing construction workers with all equipments from owners and introduction of insurance for the construction workers, their accommodation and revision of the labour law and its implementation.
Besides, Shadhin Bangla Garment Sramik Karmachari Federation (SBGSKF) held a meeting in front of the JPC where its president Shamima Nasrin, general secretary Abul Kalam Azad, publicity secretary Shantona and president of SBGSKF (Mirpur thana) addressed.
They demanded allowing new registrations for trade unions, added facilities for garment workers and keeping adequate fire safety measures at factories and necessary trainings for apparel workers.
