Hari Welfare Association Demands Higher Minimum Wage

International Labour Day was commemorated with a massive rally organized by the Hari Welfare Association in Hyderabad. The rally, which started from Allah Wala Chowk and culminated at Press Club Nawabshah, saw participants carrying banners and placards while chanting slogans in solidarity with the Chicago Martyrs.

During the rally, President Akram Khaskheli highlighted the worsening economic conditions faced by laborers and peasants, emphasizing the alarming rate of suicides within these communities. He called upon the Federal and Provincial Governments to address this issue by setting the minimum monthly wage at Rs. 70,000, a significant increase from the current range of Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 15,000.

Labour rights activists and supporters joined the rally to advocate for better working conditions and fair wages for workers across various industries. The demand for a substantial raise in the minimum wage reflects the urgent need to uplift the socio-economic status of laborers and ensure their well-being.

In conclusion, the rally organized by the Hari Welfare Association served as a platform to raise awareness about the challenges faced by laborers and peasants in Pakistan. The call for a higher minimum wage underscores the pressing need for policy reforms to improve the livelihoods of workers and promote social justice in the country.