Welfare panel for garment units
Published: Wednesday, 23 January, 2014, 08:16 AM Doha Time
By Mizan Rahman
Gulf Times, Qatar
DHAKA: In a move aimed to end labour strife, the army-backed caretaker government yesterday decided to form welfare committee at every garment factory for ensuring “overall welfare and enhancing living standard†of the workers working in the garment industry.
Besides, as a measure of streamlining the sector, the government also decided to introduce service book at each factory.
“The welfare committee will comprise five to 10 members in co-ordination with garment factory officials and workers,†said an official announcement yesterday.
The decisions were taken in a meeting with officials of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association and officials and workers’ leaders of seven garment factories in Mirpur area, held at the Local Government, Labour and Employment Ministry. The adviser, Anwar Iqbal, presided over the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, the adviser urged the mid-level officials to work as a “bridge for welfare of the owners and workers†of the apparel sector.
