A State-level coordinating body of trade unionists of unorganised sector workers, the Odisha Unorganised Workers Coordination Committee, met State Labour Minister, Sarada Prashad Nayak here on August 22.
Former Minister and trade union leader Prafulla Ghadai was present among others and discussed with Minister Nayak.
Nayak assured the delegation to take up different issues of the unorganised workers at appropriate forums.
The delegation was comprised activist Manas Jena, Nrusinga Mishra, Narayan Nayak (OASSSC), Bansidhar Parida(AICCTU), Ramesh Jena(SBKSS), Bichitra Kumar Patra(TUCI), Amulya Bhoi and Kartik. The delegation pointed out that the minimum wage rate in Odisha is one of the lowest in the country and demanded its enhancement.
The social security measures such as pension for widows, PWD and elderly also figured in the discussion.
The Unorganised Workers Social Security Act 2008 was passed 15 years ago where there is provision for social security but the Act has not been implemented for a vast section of workers in Odisha, the delegation apprised and demanded dedicated schemes for the migrant workers.