BSNL, through contractors and otherwise, have engaged thousands of casual/contract labours for the last many years. They were not being paid the minimum wage except in few circles like W.Bengal, T.Nadu etc. The Government of India has clearly stipulated what is the minimum wage to ge paid to the contract labour. It is based (1) on the base of the skill and (2) in which calss of city they are working. The Labout Ministry vide its orders dated 06-04-2011 has stipulated the present minimum wages as follows:
Labour Minimum Wage
A Class city B class C Class
Unskilled 247.00 205.00 165.00
Semi-skilled/
Unskilled Supervisory 273.00 232.00 192.00
Skilled/Clerical 301.00 273.00 232.00
Highly skilled 327.00 301.00 273.00

Our comrades should take initiative to ensure that these minimum wages are paid to our contract workers.