DLSA Shopian, Labour Deptt observe International Labour Day

Shopian, May 1: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Shopian in collaboration with Labour Department Shopian today celebrated International Labour Day at Transport Yard Mega Fruit Mandi Aglar, here.

The programme was held under the guidance of Chairman DLSA Shopian and was attended by Labour Inspector Shopian, President Bar Association Shopian, Deputy Chief LADC Shopian, Panel Lawyers, PLVs and officials of Labour Department Shopian.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief LADC Rafie Ahmad Ganie said that 1st May is celebrated as International Labour Day all over the world.

This is a day that marks the importance of labour and assures the dignity of work for every profession. The day recognizes the labourer’s contribution and impresses upon us the need to respect and honour them. He also emphasized the role of the Legal services Authority.

President Bar Association Shopian, Advocate Gowher Hussain Wani also spoke about the labour laws and said that it is concerned with the establishment of a labour-relations framework that provides peaceful industrial relations between labourers and organized workers.

He enunciated the participants about different acts and schemes under Building and Construction Workers Act.

Speaking on the occasion, Advocate Nasir-Ul- Islam also threw light on the provisions of labour laws. Advocate Abdul Basit Bhat held a candid interaction with the laborers present. He said the objective of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about the rights and opportunities of every laborer.