Summary:
Trade union leaders demanded strict implementation of Factory Act and labour laws in the embroidery sector.Anjana Embroidery Owners’ Association president Shravan Joshi said, “We have decided that the workers will have to provide identity proofs within seven days, failing which we will fire them. The workers in embroidery sector are paid on fixed monthly basis and many also work on piecemeal basis. Some people are trying to disturb peace in the industry by instigating workers in the name of weekly holiday on Sunday.”Joshi added, “Only genuine workers will be able to provide their identity proofs. Genuine workers want to earn more by dedicating more time in the units.”South Gujarat Embroidery Association president Dinesh Angadh said, “We have received some demands from workers and trade unions. We will call a meeting of all embroidery associations in the city to decide on the holiday issue.”.