Sindh govt to set up Labour Registration Helpdesk at SITE
In a move aimed at simplifying worker registration and improving industrial labour services, the Sindh Labour Department will set up a dedicated ‘Labour Registration Helpdesk’ at the SITE Association of Industry every Tuesday and Thursday, Secretary Labour Sajid Jamal Abro announced during his visit to the association on the suggestion of SAI president, Abdul Hadi. He was accompanied by the SESSI…
The Sindh Labour Department plans to establish a Labour Registration Helpdesk at the SITE Association of Industry, offering convenience to workers by conducting registration services on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sajid Jamal Abro, the Secretary Labour, announced this initiative during a visit to the association, as suggested by SAI president Abdul Hadi.
The announcement came amid concerns from industry professionals about the rising costs and difficulties associated with worker registration. Abro urged businesses to report any officials demanding payment for registration, and encouraged association members to utilize the S-BOSS platform for the process.
In the healthcare sector, the secretary informed that efforts are underway to improve services at the Kulsumbai Valika Social Security S.I.T.E. Hospital through a public-private partnership. He assured that significant changes in service delivery will be visible soon and invited association members to witness the improvements firsthand.
The secretary also addressed the HIV outbreak at Valika Hospital last year, stating that several actions have been taken against those responsible. A committee has been formed under the Chief Secretary Sindh, and an endowment fund of Rs2 billion has been created to support families of affected children. Monthly financial aid of Rs40,000 per family will continue for years.
At the meeting, SAI president Abdul Hadi expressed confidence in Abro's ability to resolve issues faced by association members concerning the Labour Department. He proposed merging the five departments under the Labour and Human Resources Department to achieve the goal of 'ease of doing business.' SAI president also highlighted the potential for massive layoffs due to unfriendly business conditions and suggested preparing for such a situation.
He proposed a one-year contribution amnesty for industries, urging industry representatives to work together on solutions to the challenges they face. Senior member Majyd Aziz expressed concern over anti-export activities of labour leaders in committees and suggested identifying gaps, allowing time for corrections, and imposing penalties only as a last resort.
Former SAI president Riaz Uddin stressed the need for reforming the tripartite labour committee through improved representation and better understanding of nominees. Chairman of the Labour Committee Khalid Riaz requested the Secretary Labour Sindh to direct the SESSI Commissioner to share SESSI's audit reports with industry representatives.
The meeting also saw contributions from various senior members, including advisors and members of the Labour Committee.
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