Noida Workers' Protest Live Updates: The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the interim minimum wages by about 21 per cent for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers, a day after workers' protests in Noida turned violent. The workers have continued their sit-in protest this morning.
According to Noida District Magistrate's office, for unskilled workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad, the interim wages have been increased from Rs 11,313 to Rs 13,690 monthly; Rs 12,445 to Rs 15,059 for semi-skilled workers and from Rs 13,940 to Rs 16,868 for skilled workers. Interim rates are effective from April 1.
According to an official statement, the Centre is in the process of establishing a national minimum "floor wage" under the new Labour Codes. This initiative aims to ensure a uniform baseline minimum wage for workers across the country, ensuring fair and reasonable remuneration for workers in all states.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to the public to trust only information received from official sources. He also asked the employer organisations to ensure workers receive their monthly wages as per rules, regular overtime payments, weekly holidays, bonuses, and all social security rights, while also ensuring the safety and respect of women workers at the workplace.
Here are the LIVE Updates on Noida Factory Workers' Protest:
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