PWD Workers Demand Increase in National Minimum Wage
The National Workforce, also known as PWD workers, are pleading with the government to increase the national daily minimum wage. Despite a pending revised wage of Nu. 415 per day, workers continue to receive only Nu. 215 per day, leaving them struggling with basic living expenses and feeling neglected amidst economic instability. PWD Workers doing maintenance of road Workers stationed along highways in Sarpang have persistently voiced their grievances to authorities and demand immediate attention to their long-standing concerns. Failure to address these issues may lead to an increase in unemployment rates among this marginalized group of individuals. It is crucial for employers and policymakers alike to recognize and appreciate the unique skills and abilities that PWD workers bring to the workforce while ensuring fair wages. A higher minimum wage would help improve living conditions and reduce poverty among this group of individuals who already face significant challenges wh...