Minimum wage should not be less than Rs,18000 per month

Minimum Wage linked to Consumer Price Index must be guaranteed to all workers, taking into consideration the recommendations of the 15th Indian Labour Conference and further enriched by the Apex Court by an add on of 25%. The entire formulation was again unanimously reiterated by 43rd Indian Labour Conference. Based on the same, the 7th CPC has worked out the minimum wage of Rs.18000/- per month. Therefore, the minimum wage should not be less than Rs.18000/- per month. Need based minimum wage is to be considered as essential part of social security.

( Trade unions view point on issues to be considered for framing budget for the year 2016-17 )

All the Trade Unions including BMS