Qayoom Wani concerned over the plight of daily wage workers

Srinagar, May 18 (RNA): Former EJAC President and Civil Society activist Ab. Qayoom wani showed serious concern over the plight of employees working in the capacity of daily wagers, Casual labours, Seasonal, HDF employees and Contingent paid employees who have been deprived from timely salary as per minimum wages act and regularization despite agreements and commitments from the government from time to time. Wani in a statement to RNA said that these poor employees are being treated as bonded labourers and are not being heard with human heart. Wani also showed resentment over what he said , “ the injustice met with the employees working under NHM who have been barred from regularization and other service benefits which they deserve keeping in view their service condition . Wani said these health warriors are frontline workers in all situations even in the present situation of covid 19.These employes need additional incentives and encouragement instead of delay delaying tactics in resolving their genuine problems. Wani also demanded complete protection kits to the SRTC Employees especially drivers and conductors who are putting their lives at risk for evacuation of stranded passengers , labours, Students, Business class, Patients and bringing them back to their homes from different places within and outside JK . Wani also demanded special insurance cover to them besides other frontline warriors fighting against covid 19. Wani showed solidarity with these employees and assured them full support from Civil Society for their justified struggle. RNA