Labour unions today asked the government to postpone any amendment to labour laws till the second National Labour Commission submits its report.
They suggested that the Disinvestment Commission be made a tripartite body including worker representatives and have also sought a review of the divestment policy.
In their pre-Budget meeting with finance minister Yashwant Sinha today, the labour unions also asked for enactment of a comprehensive legislation for workers in the unorganised sector, especially agriculture.
They also asked for a hike in the interest rate from 9.5 per cent to 12 per cent on provident funds.
Labour unions also asked the government to review its decision to tax perquisites as
