Worker Welfare

Punjab Government Increases Minimum Wage by 15 Per Cent to Honour International Labour Day

Punjab Government Increases Minimum Wage by 15 Per Cent to Honour International Labour Day

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann utilized the platform of a special legislative session in Chandigarh this Friday to announce a substantial 15 per cent hike in the minimum wage for workers across the province. Marking the observance of International Labour Day, the Chief Minister described the move as a vital step toward ensuring social justice and economic security for those who form the backbone of the region's productivity. The timing of the announcement in the State Assembly was intended to celebrate the contributions of the working class while providing immediate financial assistance to thousands of families navigating…
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