Labour Branch
The Labour Branch of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation stands as a dedicated entity committed to championing the rights and welfare of the workforce within our municipality. Since its inception, the branch has been instrumental in ensuring the fair treatment, protection, and empowerment of labourers, fostering a conducive environment for their growth and prosperity.
Our vision is to create an inclusive and equitable society where every worker is respected, valued, and provided with ample opportunities for growth and development. We strive to build a community where labour rights are upheld, grievances are addressed promptly, and dignity of labour is celebrated.
Addressing Grievances and Representations: We diligently handle grievances and representations from all unions registered under the Trade Union Act, 1926, ensuring that the concerns of the workforce are heard and addressed effectively.
Advocating for Workers' Rights
We work tirelessly to uphold workers' rights by focusing on issues such as workers' compensation and minimum wages, ensuring that labourers receive fair and just treatment in the workplace.
Ensuring Compliance with Labour Laws
Our branch is responsible for processing petitions, appeals, applications, and reference cases related to labour laws in collaboration with the Labour Court/Labour Commissioner, ensuring strict adherence to legal provisions and safeguarding the interests of workers.
Facilitating Access to Information
We operate under the Right to Information Act, providing transparency and accessibility to information and documents related to labour court and other court cases concerning workers, empowering them with knowledge and resources.
Caring for Workers' Well-being
In the unfortunate event of a worker's demise during employment, we facilitate processes such as Mediclaim, declaring the worker unfit on medical grounds, and providing employment opportunities to their heirs, demonstrating our commitment to the welfare of workers and their families.
Work of Branch
Handling and management of all office orders, circulars, resolutions, notifications, and select files pertaining to labour issues received by the branch, ensuring timely processing and dissemination of relevant information to stakeholders.
Coordination and supervision of branch operations, ensuring smooth functioning and effective delivery of services, with a primary focus on empowering workers and advocating for their rights.
Engagement in all operations concerning workers serving within the municipality, advocating for their rights and addressing their needs, in alignment with our mission to empower workers through advocacy and support.
Maintenance and updating of registered information, ensuring accuracy and reliability in record-keeping to facilitate transparency and accountability in our efforts to empower workers.
Collabourating with Panel Advocates, seeking approvals, and obtaining Parawise Remarks to facilitate legal processes effectively, with a strong commitment to protecting workers' rights and ensuring their fair treatment.
