14- LABOUR POLICY

MQM is against all kinds of exploitation of the labour force and wants to provide them with their rights so that the labour force can live a peaceful and prosperous life and play their role to increase the national productivity.

• For the progress of the country and welfare of the labour force it is essential that the industrial sector be cleansed completely of the prevailing 'contractual system'.
  

• MQM wants to see an end to every form of forced and bonded labour in the country. Similarly, the curse of child labour should come to an end forthwith.
  

• To improve the economic condition of the labour force and to inculcate a sense of belonging, the labour force needs to participate in the profits by owning shares in the industrial units. This policy would undoubtedly increase productivity of the units.
  

• MQM wants the salaries and wages of labourers to increase in accordance with the cost of living and price rises in the country. Policies should be formulated for the welfare of the labourers and the education of their children, and for the care of their families in case of sickness and subsequent rehabilitation.
  

• MQM wants to see an increase in productivity that can be achieved by allowing labourers to join trade unions for their rights, so they can work hard and actively play their role in the development of the country.
  

• MQM feels that there is a need for reforms in the labour laws of the country so that they can be made compatible with the laws of the ILO (International Labour Organisation).

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