It is reported that 32% of the total workers in Central PSUs are contract workers. This information is based on a study by the V.V.Giri National Labour Institute conducted as directed by the Labour Ministry. It is also reported that while the regular employees get about Rs. 441.9 average per day, it is only Rs. 185.28 for the contract worker for the same kind of work.

There is much exploitation of contract workers even in PSUs. In BSNL also, it is not different. The situation in private sector is worst.
The organised regular employees’ unions have the responsiblity to end this exploitation and give all support and solidarity to the contract workers. (with input from a report in Economic Times, 10th March 2011)