Vimukti Pothnal,
organized an awareness workshop on Wednesday to educate construction
and other workers about the contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
towards labor rights and welfare. In his welcoming speech, Jayashila
Dotharbandi, Taluk Coordinator of Vimukti, emphasized Dr. Ambedkar’s
crucial role in securing workers' rights and eliminating
exploitative labor conditions. Mr. Sridhar from the Labor
Department, Manvi, served as the resource person, providing valuable
insights into laws introduced by Dr. Ambedkar, including provisions
for women workers, maternity benefits, labor welfare funds, and
government schemes for construction workers. The event was presided
over by Mr. Daniel Helbert and Mrs. Bernadette from France. Also
gracing the occasion were Fr. Sathish Fernandes, Vimukti Director,
Mr. Shivappa and Mr. Amresh, Vice President of the Construction
Workers' Union. Mrs. Jecintha, along with Vimukti staff members Mr.
Charlie, Ms. Mamata, Mrs. Shilpa Valkandinni, Mrs. Umadevi Devipur,
Mrs. Eshamma Sunkanoor, and Mr. Huchappa Pothnal, coordinated and
actively participated in the program. The workshop witnessed
enthusiastic participation from nearly 60 workers, who benefited
from the informative session on their rights and welfare schemes.
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