JAMMU: International Labour Day/WORKERS DAY/May day was celebrated by management committee of Rehan Basera Boria Basti, Gorkha Nagar, Bahu Fort, Jammu. In 1886, the workers across united states organized National strike to demand 8 hours work/day. The protest in Chicago’s Haymarket square turned violent resulting in deaths of several workers. To honour their sacrifice the International Socialist, Conference declared First MAY as International workers Day, a day to recognize the struggles and achievements of workers worldwide.
Sh. I.D. Soni, Incharge Old Age Home, Ambphala was chief guest on this occasion, he sisted many examples regarding importance of shram I the history of International labour day/ workerday/May day. Soni Sahib is always helpful to Shelter home. He has authored a very prominent book titled “How to live peaceful life”.
While speaking on this occasion Shamlal Basson, Ex. Councillor said that Dr. B.R Ambedkar was a pivotal figure in shaping India’s labour laws and significantly influence the development of social security schemes for workers. He believed in securing the fair conditions of life and work for all Bombay (Mumbai) Presidency was first to pass maternity Benefit Act in India. Maternity Benefit Bill of 1928 was brought in the Bombay legislative Assembly in
1928 which was written by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, N.M. Joshi and M.K. Dixit. It was passed in 1929. According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar mother ought to get certain amount of rest during prenatal period. Important prov isions advocated by D.r Ambedkar were:- Protection of minimum wage Act, compulsory recognition of Trade Unions, paid holidays and reduced working hours, Right to strike, fair wages, social Justice, Tripartite approach, 8 hour work/day and overtime pay.
Sh. Subash Gupta retd. Judge told the gathering about the bound labour system, stavery and provisions of laws for organized and unorganized labour. Gupta ji always help inmates of Rehan Basera (Shelter home for Urban Homeless). S.kuldeep Sudan law officer spoke on this occasion from legal points of view He assured to extend- help to labourers. Kuldeep Sudan is social activist and always helpful to poors.
Dr Parveen Yog Raj, Retd CMO addressed the gathering and told about the historical facts of International workers day. Dr Parveen always speaks with facts and figure Dr. Parveen Yog Raj is very kind to the inmates of Rehan Basera. Sh. Shubam Churangoo attended the function alongwith his team members. They provided refreshment to inmates of Rehan Basera. He sighted many examples for the welfare of workers.
Labourer/contractors namely Pravansh Kumar, Munish Kumar, Raju and and Roshan were also honoured on this occasion. The dignitaries were also honoured by providing photos of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Madam Veena Bakshi Manger Rehan Basera extended vote of thanks. She thanked all dignitaries on this occasion. She is very kind to inmates of Rehan Basera. Madam veena Bakshi, Shamlal Basson alongwith Sh. Om Prakash, Rita Kumari, Aditya Dutta, Rajni Devi, Veena Devi, Baldev Raj Nargotra, Bahadur Lal organized this function.

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