The impact of the proposed 'anti labour' amendments in laws by the NDA government on thousands of workers across the country would be deliberated at AITUC's national conference here in February end, senior CPI leader D Pandian said here today.
Alleging that the Centre was trying to amend labour laws to favour foreign companies and corporates, he told reporters here that these proposed laws would seriously affect the rights of lakhs of workers in all sectors.
A strategy will be chalked out to fight the proposed measures, he said.
Pandian, the reception committee chairman for the meet, alleged that the Centre was trying to amend the Bonus Act and deprive the right of unions in Special Economic Zones.
The four-day conference, rescheduled from January 15 to February 25 due to floods in various parts of Tamil Nadu, would chalk out a plan to fight the 'anti-labour' NDA government, with the support of like-minded unions and parties, he said.
The conference will also demand that the Centre fix a minimum salary of Rs 15,000 for the workers, as thousands were taken on contract by corporates and large indutries, he said.
Pandian also demanded that those displaced by the floods in Chennai and neighbouring areas be given alternative places.
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More than 600 delegates are expected to participate in the conference. It includes 150 delegates from Maharashtra and as many as 50 from the private sector, additional secretary, department of administrative reforms and public grievances Usha Sharma said.
Four books on e-Governance will also be released during the inaugural session.
Slawomir Redo, Academic Council on the United Nations
System, Vienna, Austria, said, "Reducing the number of future crime does not only depend on more successful prisoner's rehabilitation, but also on social reintegration of those released and better anti-victimization strategies and policies, starting with early prevention."
Susan Edwards of Law School, Buckingham University, United Kingdom, urged the media, and all agencies and authorities concerned, to rethink and re-examine their duties towards, and representation of, schoolgirls and young women caught in the web of online terrorist recruitment by the ISIS.
The central theme of the Congress focused on the criminological opportunities; challenges of the 21st century, simultaneous panel discussions focused on critical issues pertaining to extremism, terrorism; warfare; mass violence and its impact on society, victimization of vulnerable populations; crimes against women and children, etc.
Delivering the valedictory address at the forum, Hon'ble Justice, Ms. Gita Mittal, Delhi High Court, said, "India's severely fragmented justice system desperately needs integration and management. Efforts in this regard are lagging behind because of insufficient coordination and information asymmetry. Justice, Mittal further called for the active use of technology to facilitate transparency, equity and access to the justice system in her address.
Highlighting the importance of the theme of the conference, JGU, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. C Raj Kumar, observed, "Growing globalization has underlined the need for a broader and international collaboration in criminological research. In order to improve our response to the current challenges in crime and to ensure the protection of the states and individuals, we need to encourage investments and research in modern forms of crime prevention and control.
"We are delighted by the enthusiastic participation of
over 700 participants from 50 countries from across the world. I would like to thank Prof. Emilio C. Viano and his colleagues from ISC for giving us the opportunity to co-host this conference and the delegates or their participation," noted Prof. Kumar in his closing remarks.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Sanjeev P.Sahni, Principal Director, Jindal Institute of Behvioural Sciences, said, "The 18th world congress was truly a melting pot of ideas on crime and deviance, it generated ideas and recommendations which are likely to influence crime prevention strategies and policies. After 4 days of high-calibre deliberations, from which we have all benefitted immensely, I would like to express my gratitude to all those who made the conference a success."
Prof. Dr. Emilio Viano, President International Society of Criminology, said, "The 18th congress has been a successful attempt at debating and attempting to address some of the most cogent challenges and serious problems affecting our world today. As experts, we stand committed and renew our commitment to good research, professional advancements, and more importantly, to the values of decency and human rights for all.
