Govt determined to ameliorate, improve socio-economic conditions of workers: President

ISLAMABAD, May 01 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Government will do its utmost to ameliorate and improve the socio-economic conditions of workers and urged the provincial governments to accelerate their efforts to protect the rights of workers.
 
The Government has launched Ehsas Programme to address issues faced by workers. The objectives of the Programme are to eliminate exploitation of labour and to ensure respect for their rights with regard to wages, health and safety, the President said in his message on the occasion of Labour Day, being observed throughout the world on May 1.
The President said that he was confident that under the present regime the rights of workers will be effectively protected to help them meet emerging challenges of globalization.

This year we are celebrating May Day with the resolve to reaffirm our commitment to the dignity of labour and to pay tribute to the valiant and heroic struggle of the workers for their fundamental rights, the President said and added that this day was not only a reminder of the struggle of workers but also an acknowledgement of their importance for national growth and progress.
 
“We believe that workers and employers are partners in the production process and their cooperation is essential for industrial efficiency and ultimately for socio-economic development of the country,” he said.

The President urged workers and employers of the country to come forward and play their role in making Pakistan a symbol of efficiency, cooperation and progress–a country which is looked up to with respect at the international level for observing fundamental rights.
 
“On this day, let us all pray and once again pledge to dedicate ourselves for the prosperity and glory of Pakistan,” the President said.