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KARACHI, May 01 (APP):Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Wednesday, said that the Sindh government firmly believes in maintaining the principles of social justice and equality and it is committed to creating an environment where every worker has the right to live a dignified life.
The Minister, in his message on Labour Day, paid tribute to the workers who work tirelessly day and night to advance national development and mentioned that
Labor Day highlights not only the sacrifices of workers but also the importance of their rights and welfare.
PPP is determined for the rights of workers according to the vision of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and it has taken several measures for fair wages and job security for the workers, Memon said adding that the provincial government set a minimum wage of 32,000 under the reform program for laborers and started reforming labor laws as well.
Under the Workers’ Welfare Board, the Government of Sindh arranged health and death grants for workers as well as dowry for their daughters, he added.
The credit for establishing labor colonies for providing shelter to the workers goes to the PPP Sindh government while eradication of child Labour and bonded Labour, and legislation for women and special persons were some other achievements of the party, Sharjeel Memon said and added that Sindh government has started registration of domestic workers for ensuring their rights.