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BMS protests on Aug 17 demand minimum pension, EPF hike
BMS to hold nationwide protests on Aug 17 seeking minimum pension hike, variable DA, higher EPF ceiling. Union also opposes labour codes, demands scheme worker recognition.
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The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) will hold demonstrations across India on 17 August to pressure the government on workers' demands, the union said. The RSS-affiliated trade union listed higher minimum pension, variable dearness allowance (DA), and an increase in the employees' provident fund (EPF) ceiling among its demands, PTI reported.
BMS said its Central Executive Council, which met in Ranchi in late July, directed all 28 state units and 42 industrial federations to organise rallies and dharnas at district headquarters. Associates have also been told to submit memorandums to the prime minister, finance minister and labour minister through district authorities.
The union's demands include revising the minimum pension amount, linking DA to the All India Consumer Price Index, raising the EPF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 per month to a higher threshold, and extending social security coverage to all workers.
BMS said it was “strongly opposing” the Industrial Relations Code and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, alleging they contain “many anti-worker provisions”.