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Our minimum wage line is broken!
14 May 2023

Every year on the 2nd of May like clockwork, the city pages of almost all major newspapers in Pakistan carry the picture of a labourer. It doesn’t matter who that labourer is, what their name is, or what they are doing. It could be a man carrying bricks in the sweltering sun or a woman picking cotton in a rural area but the point is always the same — the irony of the labour day holiday....... more


LEF, textile workers' demo against adidas
12 May 2023

The Labour Education Foundation and the Punjab Textile Powerloom Garment Workers Union on Thursday held a demonstration at the Kot Lakhpat industrial area to press an international apparel and footwear brand to ensure protection of workers’ rights in its supply chain........ more


KP govt cuts labourers' wages
2 May 2023

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) interim government on Monday, a day after May day, notified reduction in daily wages of labourers........ more


International Labour Day 2023: Activity report
01 May 2023

Labour Education Foundation in collaboration with different trade unions and federations took out rallies and organized seminars in five districts to mark the International Labour Day........ more


23pc unemployed women in Punjab have Master's degree
28 April 2023
The overall unemployment rate in Punjab has reached 6.9pc with the highest rate of unemployment by age-group found amongst the youth (aged 15-29) at 10.9pc and the female youth with Master’s degree make up over 23pc of all unemployed female youth..
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Levi's urged to sign Pakistan Accord: 'We Really Need Brands to Step Up'
25 April 2023
With the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse that killed more than 1,100 garment industry workers in Bangladesh and maimed scores of others serving as a backdrop, labor and human rights activists took to Times Square on Friday to protest U.S. denim giant Levi’s, which has refused to sign the Pakistan Accord addressing safety in the garment sector.
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Women participation and labour productivity
19 April 2023
According to the labour force survey 2020-21, Pakistan’s total labour force consists of 71 million people, of whom 67 million are employed and 4.5 million unemployed. In percentage terms, total labour force participation remains around 45% out of which
female labour force participation was recorded around 21%......... more


ILO supports National Compliance Centre
18 April 2023
The Government of Pakistan has launched the National Compliance Center to promote labour compliance and social responsibility in the country. Led by and anchored within the Ministry of Commerce, the centre, the first of its kind in Pakistan, will work to improve labour, social and environment standards to help businesses in Pakistan become more competitiveness, responsible and sustainable
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Lady health workers: The unsung heroes of healthcare system
7 April 2023
In November 2022, a truck carrying police personnel was targeted in a suicide attack in Quetta, Balochistan, killing four people and wounding another 27. The target were police personnel, en route to provide security to polio workers. Polio teams, which largely comprise lady health workers (LHWs), have been the target of scores of attacks over the last decade or so
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Pakistan's female farm workers suffering since 2022 floods
31 March 2023
On a cloudy spring afternoon at Dital Khan Chandio village in Pakistan’s Sindh province, a group of female agricultural workers are busy stitching traditional handicraft items outside their makeshift tents next to stagnant floodwaters. The village in Dadu district, about 380km (235 miles) from Pakistan’s largest city Karachi, was one of the worst affected by last year’s catastrophic floods, caused by melting glaciers and record monsoons – both induced by climate change
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Bonded labour and the feudal mindset
24 March 2023
THE recent Barkhan incident involving murder and kidnapping of women and children has been a stark reminder to the gross scope, magnitude and dimension of forced labour practices in Pakistan. There are numerous cases of similar nature even though they generally remain unreported.
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Minimum wages fixed at Rs32,000 per month in Punjab
31 March 2023
The Punjab caretaker government on Thursday approved Rs7,000 increase in the minimum wage of the workers amid rising inflation in the country. A notification issued by the provincial government said the minimum age had been set at Rs32,000 per month after an increase of Rs7,000....
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Lexus, Toshakhana and sanitation workers
27 March 2023
A chauffeur driven official vehicle, a Rs130 million luxury Lexus to be more exact, displaying green number plates and carrying a grade 20 government official drives through a crowded street. Purchased by depriving millions of their minimum legal wage, this obscene luxury government vehicle has not paid the road tax for last 12
years...
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Training workshop for KP HBWs
22 March 2023
The Labour Education Foundation held a one-day training workshop for home-based workers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at Mardan on March 22, 2023......... more


GIZ to start two new projects in Pakistan
21 March 2023
Germany has proposed to start two new projects in Pakistan for promoting the textile industry and enhancing employment through women empowerment. ..
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Bonded labour cases in Sindh up post-floods
20 March 2023
After floods in August 2022 in Sindh, due to non-implementation of the Sindh Bonded Labour System Abolition Act of 2015, bonded labor has increased in Sindh together with poverty, livelihood insecurity and malnutrition said Akram Ali Khaskheli, president Hari Welfare Association
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Garments Workers' Convention
19 March 2023
Labour Education Foundation proactively supported the Textile Powerloom Garment Workers Union Punjab (TPGWUP) in holding a convention of garment sector workers in Lahore. It was attended by more than 250 field-level leaders of the union from Lahore and Faisalabad districts. ....... more 


Sindh proposes Rs44,000 minimum wages for labourers
18 March 2023
The Sindh government has proposed Rs44,000 as the minimum monthly wage for labourers given the current the inflation in the country.
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Domestic Workers Will Take More Than Just Laws
14 March 2023
In recent years, Pakistan has introduced and passed various bills to safeguard the rights and protection of domestic workers in the country, including the Islamabad Domestic Workers’ Bill 2021, the Punjab Domestic Workers Act 2019, and the Sindh Home-Based Workers Bill 2022. Workers and activists have welcomed such bills as a step in the right direction. .
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Workshop for garments workers
11 March 2023
The Labour Education Foundation held a two-day training workshop for textile, hosiery and garments workers in Lahore on March 10 and 11, 2023. The aim of the workshop was to promote labour rights in the country..
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Child labour and its impact on economy
2
8 February 2023
Child labour is a significant problem in Pakistan, with an estimated 12.5 million children engaged in work. This problem is not only a moral issue but also has a significant impact on the economy of Pakistan. In this article, ....... more


Car firms fire over 250,000 workers in Pakistan
20 February 2023
The auto industry of Pakistan is in dire straits due to economic volatility and import restrictions. Resultantly, car companies have been observing intermittent closures of their production facilities. ....... more


Denmark firm signs accord on Pakistan worker safety
17 February 2023
Danish sportswear brand Hummel has signed the Pakistan Accord in order to reinforce its commitment towards worker safety. The initiative, which is part of the expanded ‘International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile Industry,’ aims to ensure a safe environment for workers in the textile and garment sector in Pakistan..
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Pakistani workers in Gulf face inhuman working conditions
17 February 2023
A report on the plight of Pakistanis in the Gulf States said low-wage migrants working abroad were at the mercy of their employers, subjected to discriminatory and inhumane working conditions and inadequate consular assistance from their diplomatic missions...
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Law: Children in the House
12 February 2023
On January 26, 13-year-old Maryam was thrashed and burnt by her employers in Lahore. The child suffered severe injuries. Police said Maryam’s parents went to meet the girl but the employers were reluctant to let them meet their daughter. When the parents finally made their way inside the house, they found their daughter burnt and
bruised...
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Labour devolution

9 February 2023

CONVENTIONS are drawn up from time to time by the International Labour Organisation setting out the principles of and rights at work. For instance, ILO Convention No 1 of 1919, on working hours, introduced “a maximum standard working time of 48 hours per week and eight hours per day as an international norm”.......more


Millions of textile workers lose jobs in Pakistan

17 January 2023

For Ashraf Ali, a textile laborer in the Pakistan's textile hub of Faisalabad, losing his job was as if his entire life had come crashing down around him. "I was laid off from my job from Sitara Textiles, Faisalabad, due to the cotton shortage in the country. I had given 24 years of my life to this company and being laid-off was highly depressing," Ali, a 42-year-old worker and a father of seven children, said........ more


Balochistan fishermen given status of labour

12 January 2023

The Balochistan government has given the status of labour to all the fishermen of coastline of the province with immediate effect........ more


Pakistani workers in South Korea

28 December 2022

In recent years, South Korea has been encouraging Pakistani workers’ employment in South Korea under its Employment Permit System (EPS) on E9 visas. By the end of November 2022, the number of Pakistani workers who have entered Korea through the Employment Permit System (E9) has exceeded 1,600......... more


Unions, corporations pledge to guarantee safety of garment workers

20 December 2022

After almost a decade-long campaign by workers and global unions, multi-national garment brands in Pakistan have finally announced their acceptance of a Workplace Health and Safety Programme (WSP) for garment workers in Pakistan this December. The announcement was made during a signatory brand caucus meeting in Amsterdam on December 14........ more


Workers in Turkiye

20 December 2022

When you think of informal labour in Türkiye, the image that comes to your mind, if you read this, is the life of a street vendor in Istanbul, unfolding amidst diverse layers of changes: personal, social, political, environmental, ecological in the wake of urbanisation and the melding of tradition with modernity....... more 


70pc child labour in Pakistan's agri sector: FAO
15
December 2022
An official of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations expressed concern over the presence of 70pc of the child labour force in Pakistan’s agricultural sector.
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Pakistan's mines have killed at least 150 workers this year
14
December 2022
The deadly accident in a coal mine in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on 30 November was not a stand-alone incident. Nine workers were killed and four others sustained critical injuries in a gas blast, adding to the already alarming death toll in the mining industry.
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Pakistan urged to take steps to end child labour
14
December 2022
As a member state of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Pakistan should take steps to respect compliance with the international conventions on the elimination of child and forced labour
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Pakistan to export 1m skilled workforce
13
December 2022
Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi said the present government was working on a comprehensive plan to export one million people to several countries, including Malta, Poland, Hungary, South Korea and Japan, during the next year
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OSH Conventions
8 December 2022
AT present, the International Labour Organisation, along with the European Union, is persuading Pakistan to ratify two conventions on occupational safety and health (OSH): C155 — Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981, and C187 — Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006.
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Adult Literacy Centres making HBWs literate
7
December 2022
Students are studying at two Adult Literacy Centres (ALCs) established by Labour Education Foundation in Lahore for enabling Home-Based Workers to read and write as well as do simple mathematics for counting their wages instead of relying on others, particularly thakedars (agents who offer piecemeal work).
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Speakers demand changes to labour laws
6 December 2022
Participants of an awareness session held in Peshawar on Monday demanded amendments to the labour laws and legislation regulating the affairs of factories in the province to protect the rights of workers, eliminate harassment and ensure provision of facilities to workers
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Labour market woes
5
December 2022
Pakistan’s labour market is showing its inability to continue labour absorption, as it has in the past. The generation of additional work opportunities should be commensurate with labour supply. However, this supply has been increasing by over 3 percent annually, and has emerged as the most formidable challenge since the nineties
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Govt, lawmakers urged to address domestic child labour

30-November-2022
The National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) in collaboration with Unicef formally launched its policy brief and survey on child labour in Islamabad on Tuesday. The policy brief examined the issue of child domestic labour from a legal perspective primarily focusing on prevailing laws and enforcement mechanisms. It recommended the legislators, policymakers, government agencies and development practitioners to address the issue of child domestic labour.;
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Provincial Consultation on Minimum Wages and Equine Welfare

22-November-2022

A Provincial Consultation on Minimum Wages and Equine Welfare was organized on 22nd November 2022 at Shalimar Tower Hotel by the Labour Education Foundation. It was attended by the DG (extension) of the Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Lahore; Deputy Director of the Labour Department, Lahore;....... more 


LEF organizes social media training for trade union leaders

16-November-2022

Labour Education Foundation organized a two-day Social Media Training for Trade Union Leaders at Pak Heritage Hotel on November 15 and 16, 2022. Ms Mahnoor Salman introduced the participants....... more 


LEF organizes capacity-building workshop for brick kiln workers

10-November-2022

Labour Education Foundation organized a two-day workshop for capacity building of brick-kiln workers at Pak Heritage Hotel in Lahore on November 9 and 10, 2022. At least 19 kiln workers from Lahore and six from Toba Tek Singh attended the workshop........ more 


LEF organized a protest in Solidarity with Global Week of Action

23-October-2022

Labour Education Foundation has organized a protest in front of Lahore Press Club, in solidarity with global week of action, 24th to 30th October 2022, under the campaign Pay Your Workers, to call on Adidas to respect workers’ rights in its supply chain....... more 


Two Days Social Media Training Workshop with Trade Union Leaders in Lahore

16-17-Feb-2022

Two days Social Media training workshop conducted by Labour Education Foundation in Lahore with 34 participants from 4 districts, Lahore ,Faisalababd, Charsadda and Mardan attended it........ more 


One-Day Training Workshop of
Brick Kiln Workers on Gender Equality

16-February-2022
In coordination with The Brooke Pakistan, Labour Education Foundation is implementing a project with equine owners working at brick kilns of District Sheikhupura to protect the rights of working animals’ i-e Donkey, Horse, and Mule. On February 16, 2022 LEF conducted one day training workshop at Mumtaz Mahal Hotel, Farooqabad.......
more 


Provincial Consultation on Bonded Labour

23-December-2021

The Provincial Consultation on Bonded Labour has been held on 23rd December 2021 in Falettis Hotel Lahore organised by Labour Education Foundation. In this consultation the executive members of Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union from Districts Toba Tek Singh, Khanewal, Multan, Vehari, Bhakhar, Mandi Bahaudin, Gujrat, Sheikhupura and Lahore have been participated....... more 


HBWs Day 20th October Celebrated in Lahore & Mardan
20-October-2021

International Home Based Women Workers Day was celebrated on the 20th of October 2021 in Mardan and Lahore by Labour Education Foundation. More than 70 women in Lahore and more than 80 women participated in the event......... more 


Promoting small cotton grower’s and improved cotton picker condition can increase cotton production in Pakistan

The severe cotton crisis in Pakistan can only be averted by promoting small cotton growers and improved labour conditions for cortton pickers. Allthough Pakistan is the fifth largest producer of cotton in the world, however, it lags behind in its failiur to improve cotton production........ more 


Declining cotton crop in Pakistan- a rapid study

Pakistan is the fifth-largest producer of cotton in the world. It also has the third-largest cotton spinning capacity in Asia (after China and India), with thousands of ginning and spinning units producing textile products from cotton. Still the cotton crop is declining ........ more 


Two Days Capacity Building Training Workshop

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) is implementing a project “Awareness Raising for Creating a Demand for Workers’ Rights” in collaboration with SOLIDAR for their efforts of Organizing International Solidarity........ more 


Orientation Session in Lahore & Faisalabad

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) is implementing a project “Awareness Raising for Creating a Demand for Workers Rights” in collaboration with SOLIDAR for their efforts of Organizing International Solidarity........ more 


Two Days Capacity Building Training Workshop for Brick Kiln Workers on the topic of “Occupational Health & Safety”

16-17-July-2021

Two days capacity building training workshop was organized in Lahore on the topic of “Occupational Health and Safety” for brick kiln workers of district ........ more 


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 


Labour Education Foundation organized Two Day Capacity Building Training Workshop on Social Protection In the Grassroots Perspective

17-18-February-2021

Labour Education Foundation organized capacity building training workshop on the title of Social Protection in the Grassroots Perspective on 17-18 February in Lahore......more


 


 


Women are facing two pandemics- COVID 19 and violence
It is needed to Orange the world
Women Rights Are Human Rights

LAHORE, 04-12-2020: A large number of brick kiln women workers, social activists, civil society organizations, representatives from Punjab Commission on the Status of Women, National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), Women Development Department, Labour Department and Minister for Human Rights, congregated in a seminar, which was organized by Labour Education Foundation to join hands to international campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”.......more


Punjab Home Based Workers Act awaiting enactment from the Punjab Assembly
Home Based Workers demand to pass the law soon in Punjab

20-October-2020

Representatives of home based workers from different areas of Lahore and from different government departments met in a consultation “Rights of Home-Based Worker and Need for Legal Protection”  on Tuesday 20th October 2020 organized by Labour Education Foundation  on the occasion of International home-based worker day. A large number of home based workers, Civil Society Organisations, government representative attended this consultation.....more


Provincial Consultation ‘’Bonded Labour Situation in Punjab & Way Forward’’ at Lahore

29-Septemer-2020

Labour Education Foundation facilitated a provincial level consultation ‘’Bonded Labour Situation in Punjab & way forward’’ at Lahore.  In this consultation brick kiln workers’ union, trade unions, civil society members, brick kiln owners association and government departments.....more


Capacity Building Training Workshop for Brick Kiln Workers Toba Tek Singh

11-12-Septemer-2020

Labour Education Foundation has been organized two days capacity building training workshop on 11, 12 September 2020 for most vulnerable bonded labourers of brick kiln workers.....more


Two days training workshop on "Occupational Health and Safety" in which brick kiln workers

5-6-Septemer-2020

Two days training workshop was organized on Occupational Health and Safety in which brick kiln workers from three districts Lahore, Nankana Sahib and Sheikhupura participated......more


Labour Education Foundation organized and facilitated quarterly meeting of Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union (Punjab) registered

21-August-2020

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized and facilitated quarterly meeting of Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union (Punjab) registered in LEF Office Committee Room on dated: August 21, 2020 to discuss present situation of brick kiln industry in the Punjab. The meeting was started with follow up of previous meeting and then agenda of the meeting discussed in detail. In District Jhang bonded labour case reported to labour department, but officials of L&HRD didn’t paid attention to resolve the issue of bonded labour family. In this situation General Secretary PBMU intervened and release the aggrieved family seventy six members from brick kiln with coordination of Labour Department and law enforcement agencies. Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union representatives highlighted bonded labour case with Director General Labour & Minister Labour & Human Resource Department to take notice against such incidents.


Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union (Punjab) registered delegation met with Minister Labour & Human Resource Department

20-August-2020

Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union (Punjab) registered delegation met with Minister Labour & Human Resource Department in his office on dated: August 20, 2020 to discuss the issues faced by brick kiln workers........more


OPINION: Garment workers cannot foot the bill for the pandemic

by Khalid Mahmood
19-August-2020

Fashion brands are responsible for inequalities in supply chains that have left garment workers in destitution, and must take responsibility for their workers........more


Capacity Building training on “Handling the personal safety in COVID-19”
19-June-2020

On 11th and 18th June 2020, Labour Education Foundation organized two trainings for formal and informal workers on the topic of “Handling the personal safety in COVID-19” through the webinar. The main objective was to educate the workers; how they can protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic.....more


Progressive Labour Federation, Haqooq e Khalq Movement, Progressive Students Collective and Labour Education Foundation organised a webinar today to celebrate the International Workers Day
01-May-2020

• Governments and employers are unable to protect workers in covid-19 times
• capitalist system is more concern about profits not the lives of the workers even in this pandemic.
• Workers need safety for their health and jobs at the same time
• All kind of workers should be registered and should be given same rights

Progressive Labour Federation, Haqooq e Khalq Movement, Progressive Students Collective and Labour Education Foundation organised a webinar today to celebrate the International Workers Day. More than 150 workers and trade union representatives ....more


Trade Unions demand complete implementation of labour laws.
LEF organised National Workers' Convention in Lahore
01-March-2020

Workers’ declaration issued on the occasion of National Worker Convention organised by Labour Education Foundation in collaboration with Industrial Relation Institute Lahore at IRI convention hall Lahore on 1st March 2020. More than 300 Home Based Worker, Brick Kiln workers, Domestic workers, Power Loom Factory ....more


Two Day Training Workshop for Brick Kiln Workers on "Social Protection" by Labour Education Foundation
30-31-December-2019

A training workshop was organized in hotel Pak Heritage Lahore on 30-31 December 2019 in which participants from different districts participated. There were conduct different sessions with brick kiln workers on different issues and raised demands for workers welfare....more


Two Day Training Workshop on "Social Protection in the Grassroots Perspective" by Labour Education Foundation
28-29-December-2019

A two - days training workshop on the topic of “Social Protection in the Grassroots Perspective” was organized on 28-29th of December 2019 by Labour Education Foundation in collaboration with Asia Monitor Resource Center (AMRC) in Lahore....more


A Seminar on Violence against Women organized by Labour Education Foundation
10-December-2019

Labour Education Foundation has been organized a Seminar on Violence against Women on Human Rights International Day December 10, 2019 in Hotel Pak Heritage, Lahore. Chief Guest of the Seminar was Mr. Ejaz Alam Augustine, Minister of Human Rights and Minority Affairs Punjab....more


A Seminar to Promote Interfaith Harmony and Rights for all citizens organized by Labour Education Foundation
18-November-2019

On 18th November 2019, Labour Education Foundation organized a seminar to promote interfaith harmony and rights for all citizens at Pak Heritage Hotel Lahore. The members of Labour Community Organizations that were formed to protect the rights of workers....more


Inequality Report 2019 Launched by Labour Education Foundation
15-November-2019

South Asia’s share of the poor in the globe increased from 27.3 percent to 33.4 percent between 1990 to 2013 “Growing Inequality in South Asia” Growing poverty in South Asia has been exposed the myth of growth in several countries of the region......more


Home Based Worker's Day Celebrated by Labour Education Foundation in Charsadda
23-October-2019

Home Based Worker's day was celebrated by Labour Education Foundation on 23rd of October 2019 in Charsadda. More than 120 women workers participated in the activity......more


Seminar on Implementation of Minimum Wage Rates at Brick Kiln Industry Organized by LEF in Lahore
15-October-2019

A seminar on implementation of minimum wage rates at brick kiln industry Punjab has been organized by the Labour Education Foundation on October 15, 2019 at Ambassador Hotel Lahore.....more


One Day Training Workshop "Child Rights, Child Protection and Child Labour" Organized by LEF in Lahore
09-October-2019

One day training session with Labour Officers, Labour Inspectors and Police Officials was conducted by the Labour Education Foundation.....more


Two Days Training Workshop "Capacity Building" Organized by LEF in Lahore
18-19-September-2019

Capacity building training workshop was organized in Lahore on 18-19 Sep 2019 in Hotel Pak Heritage. This training was organized for union leadership from district committees of Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union (PBMU) in Lahore...more


Two Days Training "Occupational Safety and Health" Organized by LEF in Lahore
14-15-September-2019

Labour Education Foundation has arranged two days training workshop on Occupational Safety & Health for Brick Kiln workers from three districts Lahore, Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib on September 14-15, 2019 in Pak Heritage Hotel, Lahore...more


Seven years after deadly fire, garment workers in Pakistan still need a worker-led factory safety programme
11-September-2019

Seven years since the Ali Enterprises factory fire of 2012, in which over 250 workers were killed, textile and garment factories in Pakistan remain as unsafe as they were then, warns a report launched today......more


Two Days Training Workshop "Capacity Building" Organized by LEF in Lahore
27-28-August-2019

Labour Education Foundation organized a two days training workshop on 27-28th of August 2019 in Lahore. Total 28 participants including 09 women and 19 men attended the both trainings. Most of the workers belong to garment and textile factories......more


Two Days Training Workshop "Capacity Building" Organized by LEF in Faisalabad
22-23-August-2019

Labour Education Foundation organized a two days training workshop on 22-23rd of August 2019 in Faisalabad. Total 32 participants including 12 women and 20 men attended the both trainings. Most of the workers belong to garment and textile factories.....more


A Tripartite Dialogue on Social Protection Organized by LEF in Lahore
27-February-2019

LEF organized a tripartite dialogue on social protection on 27th Feb 2019 in hotel Crown Plaza Lahore in which brick kiln workers from all over the Punjab , trade unions, civil society members, brick kiln owners association, EOBI, department of labour, social security.....more


One day training workshop "Labour Inspectors, Labour Officers" Organized by LEF in Nankana Sahib
12-February-2019

One-day training of labour inspectors, labour officers and relevant police officials from Nankana Sahib was conducted on child labour and child protection dated 12-Feb-19 in Banda Hotel Shahkot Nankana Sahib.....more


A Seminar "Abolition of Slavery at Kilns" Organized by LEF in Lahore
8-February-2019

A seminar on the topic Abolition of Slavery at Kilns was organized on 8th Feb 2019 in Labour Bakhtiar Hall.....more


Two Days Training Workshop "Capacity Building" Organized by LEF in Sheikhupura
5-6-February-2019

Capacity building training workshop was organized in district Sheikhupura on 5-6 Feb 2019 for union leadership from district committees of Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union..more


Two Days Training Workshop "Leadership and Institutional Development" Organized by LEF in Lahore
28-29-January-2019

Selected leaders from district and local areas’ committees of PBMU from Lahore, Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib was invited in leadership and institutional development training workshops was organized in Lahore on 28-29 Jan 2019 in Hotel Pak Heritage Lahore...more


Two Days Training "Occupational Safety and Health" Organized by LEF in Lahore
26-27-January-2019

Training workshop on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for union activists from Lahore, Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib was organized in Lahore 26-27 Jan 2019. Workshop will be helpful...more


Two Days Training "Activists Creating Gender Equality" Organized by LEF in Lahore
12-13-November-2018

Labour Education Foundation organized a two days training “Activists Creating Gender Equality” in its office in Lahore on 12-13 November, 2018. 16 activists including 11 females and 5 males...more


Two Days Training Workshop with Brick Kiln Union Members Organized by LEF in Lahore
22-23-May-2018

Two days training workshop was organized with Brick kiln union members on 22-23 May 2018 in Hotel Pak Heritage Lahore on the topics, Socio economic....more


One Days Training Session with Labour Department and Police Officials Organized by LEF in Lahore.
1-May-2018

One day training session was organized in Hotel Pak Heritage Lahore with Labour Department and police officials on the topic child protection, child rights and child labour....more


One Days Training Session with Labour Department and Police Officials Organized by LEF in Lahore.
27-April-2018

One day training session was organized in Hotel Pak Heritage Lahore with Labour Department and police officials on the topic child protection, child rights and child labour....more


One Days Training Session with Brick Kiln Workers Parents & Children Organized by LEF in Lahore.
26-April-2018

One day training session was organized with brick kiln workers parents and children on the topics child protection, child rights and child labour....more


Two Days Social Protection Training Workshop with Trade Unionists Leaders Organized by LEF in Lahore
19-20-April-2018

A two days training workshop on the topic “Social Protection in the Grassroots Perspective” was organized on 19-20th of April 2018 by Labour Education Foundation in collaboration with Asia Monitor Resource Center (AMRC) in Lahore....more


Two Days Training Workshop with Brick Kiln Union Members Organized by LEF in Lahore.
10-11-April-2018

Two days training workshop was organized with Brick kiln union members on 10-11 April 2018 by LEF in Hotel Pak Heritage Lahore. Six sessions were delivered....more


Two Days Training Workshop with Brick Kiln Workers  Organized by LEF in Nankana Sahib.
20-21-March-2018

Two days training workshop was organized with Brick kiln workers on 20-21 March 2018 in Banda Hotel Nankana Sahib. In this training 18 males and 15 females participated....more


Two Days Training Workshop on OSH with Brick Kiln Workers  Organized by LEF in Lahore.
17-18-March-2018

A training workshop on OSH was organized by LEF on 17-18 March 2018 for two days with brick kiln workers in Lahore in which workers from three districts participated....more


Two Days Training Workshop with Brick Kiln Union Members Organized by LEF In Sheikhupura.
13-14-March-2018

Two days training workshop was organized with Brick kiln union members on 13-14 March 2018 by LEF in Mumtaz Mehal Faroqabad Sheikhupura. Six sessions were delivered on the topics socio economic situation of Brick kiln workers, gender equality, laws related to brick kiln workers....more


Capacity Building Training Workshop Organized by LEF in Lahore
27-February-2018

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized a one-day capacity building training workshop on “Child Rights and Child Protection” on 27th February, 2018 in Lahore....more


Capacity Building Training Workshop Organized by LEF in Lahore
22-23-February-2018

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized a capacity building training workshop for two days under the project “Promoting Empowerment and Leadership of Women Workers” on 22-23 February, 2018 in Lahore......more


Capacity Building Training Workshop Organized by LEF in Lahore
27-January-2018

LEF organised a capacity building training workshop with garment, carpet trade union members, shoe makers, garment workers and home based workers in LEF office Lahore on 27th January.....more


Capacity Building Training Workshop Organized by LEF in Faisalabad
19-20-January-2018

LEF organized a capacity building training workshop with textile, garments and powerloom trade union leaders in Faisalabad on 19-20 January.....more


Seminar Organized by LEF in Lahore on topic of "Environmental Issues and Possible Solutions"
20-December-2017

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized a seminar on “Environmental Issues and Possible Solutions” with community members from different areas of Lahore on 20th December, 2017 in Lahore.....more


Labour Education Foundation organized a Tripartite Dialogue on Social Protection for Brick Kiln Worker
19-December-2017

Tripartite Dialogue on Social Protection for Brick Kiln Worker Labour Education Foundation organized a tripartite dialogue among workers, employers and government representatives in Lahore......more


Seminar Organized by LEF in Lahore on topic of "Stop violence Against Women in Brick Kiln Industry"
8-December-2017

In connection with 16 days of activism for violence against women, LEF organized a seminar on topic of stop violence against women in brick kiln industry today in Lahore....more


Two days Capacity Building Training Workshop for learners organized by LEF in Lahore
25-26-October-2017

Labour Education Foundation organized a two days capacity building training workshop for learners of skill centres of Labour Community Organizations (LCOs)...more


Two day Capacity Building Training Workshop organized by LEF in Charsadda, KP
21-22-October-2016

LEF organized two day capacity building training workshop in Charsadda, KP for trade unions. Trade union activists from home based women workers sector.....more


A seminar with Home Based Workers Union organized by LEF in Charsadda, KP
20-October-2017

LEF organized a seminar today with Home Based Workers Union KP in Charsadda on the occasion of South Asia Day for Home Based Workers. HBWs in KP ....... more


A seminar with Home Based Workers organized by LEF in Lahore
20-October-2017

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized a seminar on 20th October, 2017 with Home Based Workers (HBWs) Union Lahore on the occasion of South Asian Day ... more


Brick Kiln Workers Rally organized by LEF in Lahore
18-October-2017

Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union and LEF organized a rally in Lahore today on the occasion of Anti-Slavery Day...more


Orientation Session organized by LEF in FSD
13-October-2017

Orientation Session organized by Labour Education Foundation at Faisalabad on 13 October, 2017 with power loom workers at Labour Quomi Movement office on the topic Minimum Wage.....more


Orientation Session organized by LEF in Lahore
12-October-2017

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) Organized Orientation Session on 12th October 2017 at Progressive Labour Federation Office on the topic Labour Laws......more


Two day Capacity Building Training Workshop organized by LEF in Mardan, KP  
26-27-September-2017

Two-day capacity building workshop starts in Mardan today for trade union leaders from KP province. Situation of workers and trade unions in KP........more


People's SAARC Regional Meeting in Kathmandu
13-14-September-2017

The People's SAARC regional meeting on Changing Political Landscape of South Asia and role of People’s SAARC was organised on 13-14 September, 2017 by NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN) and South Asia Alliance for Poverty Eradication (SAAPE) in Kathmandu......more


Two Day Training Workshop on OSH organized by LEF in Lahore
26-27-August-2017

Labour Education Foundation organized a two days national training workshop with trade union leaders on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)......more


International Labour Day Rally organized by LEF in Lahore!
1-May-2017

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A training workshop for learners organized by LEF in Lahore
8-9-November-2016

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized a two days capacity building training workshop for the learners of skill centres of Labour Community Organizations on 8-9 November 2016 in Lahore. Total 33 participants (25 girls and 8 boys) and their teachers attended this training. The main objective of this training was to enhance their knowledge on subjects like basic business traits, gender, environmental issues and socio economic situation in country.
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A Training of Women Garment Workers Organized by LEF in Lahore
06-August-2016

Organising of women garment workers is very important for development of the labour movement in Pakistan. LEF is trying to train garment workers and organise them in union in few districts in Pakistan.
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World Day Against Child Labour
"End Child Labour in Supply Chain"

28-July-2016

Labour Education Foundation in collaboration with Solidar Switzerland and Group Development Pakistan observed the World Day against Child labour on 28th July 2016 at Pak Heritage Hotel, Lahore was arranged a seminar. 259 were participation including children and community. The representatives of local and national organizations also participated. Speakers talked about the present situation in terms of child rights, reasons behind child labour, importance of education for children and the role of government to deal with the situation. A puppet show was arranged by "GODH". Children from the non-formal education centres established under the project “Piloting an Intervention to Counter Child labour in Slum of Lahore” described their thoughts about the issues related to child labour.
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Session with children on Poor Development & Implementation
15-July-2016

CRM Punjb arranged a session for children at Labour Education Foundation's NFE center in Ahmad Town Lahore to make them aware about the existing laws for the protection and promotion of their rights. Session led by Ahmar Majeed Advocate High court and child Rights expert.
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Capacity Building Training Workshop Organized by LEF in Lahore
20-May-2016

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized a capacity building training workshop for members of Labour Community Organizations (LCOs) on 18-19 May, 2016 in Pak Heritage Hotel, Lahore. 25 participants (14 women and 11 men) attended this training. Trainers highlighted the objectives of forming and strengthening 10 LCOs in two districts, Lahore and Sheikhupura, how to increase membership and membership fee, importance and techniques of advocacy campaign for people’s rights, social, economic and political situation of Pakistan, requirements and method of registration of organizations with government, women’s role in developing organizations and issues of areas through presentations, discussion, group works and mapping.
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A Rally of HBWs Organized by LEF in Lahore
02-May-2016

Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized a rally of Home Based Workers (HBWs) from Shimla Pahari to Punjab Assembly, Lahore on "International Labour Day" (1st May), 2016. More than 200 HBWs participated in this rally and chanted slogans, recognize HBWs as labour, pay wages according to work, ratify convention 177 of HBWs etc.
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May Day 2016
    


Press Conference On Budget Allocation for Child Rights
18-April-2016

Child Rights Movemnet had a press confernce to demand Increase budget to address Child Rights isues in Punjab. Children are 47% of our total population receiving 1% of public investment; we cannot imagine a bright future for our country without giving their due share in resources.
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From : Hassan Muhammad Rana
President Progressive Labour Federation

15-April-2016

Supreme Court of Pakistan 3 judges Bench has reinstated me and my friends with all back benefits.I am grateful to you all,you ever encouraged me during my dismissal period which was sole for working class. Its for your kind information and Love.


CAN Pakistan had a meeting with Secretary Labour

14-April-2016

Continuous efforts will bring lasting changes to children's lives. Yes, we are few in number but determined, passionate and dedicated and will continue our efforts to create a society ......... more


Demonstration in Lahore for Ali Enterprises victims

13-April-2016

Today was a global call day for showing solidarity with Ali Enterprises victims for paying full compansation and justice to families of 256 workers died in the fire incident. In this regard, Textile Powerloom and Garment Workers Federation and Labour Education Foundation today held a demonsration in fron of Lahore Press Club. Even after 3 years the victims' families are not paid full tong term compansation and the German company KIK Textilian has gone back from its initial promise to pay full compansation. Even the government of Pakistan has not been very active to give justice to the families and the responsible for fire and situation created after fire are not being put behind bars. We demand that KIK pays full long term compansation to the families, government should take effective measures to improve factory inspections and implementation of labour laws.
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CAN Pakistan organized excellent Meeting with Honourable Governor Punjab on Child Rights issues in Punjab. CAN Pakistan is thankful to all those who supported us in making this successful intervention. 11-April-2016
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Press Conference Textile Powerlooms and Garment Workers Federation Pakistan  09-April-2016

Textile powerlooms and garment workers federation Pakistan hold a press conference on 06 April for the reinstatement of sake textile garment workers.Pakistan textile workers federation general sectory Usama Tariq, Ittifaq mazdor union cresent bahuman pindi bhatian president Gulam Abbas, Gen Sec. Khalid Mehmood. Ali Murtaza Associate private limited workers unions Gen Sec. Farhad Shukat and M Asif. Lef director khalid mehmood was also their.
TPGWF gen sec. Niaz khan said that Cresent bhuman pindi bhatian and Ali murtaza associate workers should be reinstate and give them freedom to organize trade union.TPGWF will organize rallies and protest with orther unions in Lahore,Faisalabad,Multan and Hafizabad.
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Khalid Mahmood Director Labour Education Foundation  (LEF) writes that "Progressive Forces Must Unite Against Extremism and Militancy in Pakistan"
'Trade unions, student unions, women rights NGOs, people’s movements have to come together to save our society. All the progressive, secular and democratic forces must stand together, under the banner of radical peace, justice and equality for all.'

 

https://ifwea-org.directo.fi/?x637150=1019597
 


Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union and Minimum Wage Committee Rally 18-March-2016

Nothing to say more about the rally, it is self explanatory how desperate the brick kiln workers are for implementation of minimum wage rate. The government is unable to implement its own laws and announcements; bhatta owners' mafia is so powerful and are part of the ruling political parties. It was interesting for me to take different shades of protesters and speakers. Brave women workers participating with their children was impressive. For pictures click here


Powerloom workers protesting since last one week in Faisalabad 11-March-2016

Powerloom workers in Faisalabad are protesting since last one week on the demand of appointments of oilmen, machine maintenance and loading staff in the factories. This is an old demand of workers but nothing is happening due to non-implementation of labour laws on health and safety and employers behaviour who are not willing to negotiate with employers. Last night goons of the district administration and employers under the alleged orders of DCO attacked the camp of protesting workers outside DCO office and injured many workers including Mian Abdul Qayum, chairman of the LQM. Today around 5000 powerloom workers from all around Faisalabad organised a rally against the attack on workers and for their demands, all powerloom factories were closed today. On intervention of the CPO Faisalabad a committee is formed now which will hold negotiation tomorrow. Punjab government should take notice of this situation and should implement the labour laws in true spirit to save workers health and insure safe working conditions. Click here


Joint statement of AWP leadership on eve of International Women's Day
On the 106th International Woman’s Day, we the central leadership of the Awami Workers Party commend the women of Pakistan for their courage.........more


Habib Jalib Inqilabi Mela
30 April at 6pm at Aiwan Iqbal Lahore, Egerton Road Lahore with known poets and artists, Habib Jalib birth day celebrations on 24 March 2016 at Lahore Press Club


Today our friends paid a wonderful tribute to Renowned Lawyer Barrister Salman Akram Raja,who contested and won the PTCL Employees and pensioners case in Supreme Court. Please pay your welcome tribute by sharing this photograph too. Click here 06-March-2016


Lahore --- a city of gardens, now a city of concrete
Lahore: Environmentalist and author Z B Mirza remembers a very different Lahroe..........more 28-Feb-2016


The Orange Line
The government of Punjab is spending Rs162 billion for the transportation of 250,000 residents of Lahore..........more
28-Feb-2016


Inagural conference of PBIFEF

At inagural conference of Pakistan Bank Insurance and Financial Employees Federation (PBIFEF) in Islamabad today. It was great to meet Brother Christopher Ng, general seretary of UNI Apro and Brother Jayasari Pryalal, director finance UNI Apro. PBIFEF is a very good initiative of unions coming together and joing their strengths. In times of present government which has policies of selling every public sector institution to their cronies, trade unions have to show solidarity with each other in struggle against privatisation. State Life Insurance Corporation is under threat of privatisation and the union is resisting so far but all other unions will have to come together in this resistance. 27-Feb-2016


Brick Kiln Workers Rally in Lahore

Brick kiln workers from allover Punjab organised a rally and gave a sit-in in Lahore for their demands of implimentation of minimum wage rate, elimination of bonded labour, registration in social security and EOBI and elimination of child labour. Sit-in continued for 8 hours till the successful negotiations were held with Secretary Labour Punjab Mr. Ali Sarfaraz who assured the workers to start a campaign by government on implimentation of wage rates and for fullfilment of all other demands of the workers. This rally was organised jointly by the Pakistan Bhatta Mazdoor Union and Labour Qaumi Movement. Workers from different district reached in the rally despite harrassment and arrests by the police all night. 15-Feb-2016



Faiz Aman Mela 2016 Photographs
 


Congratulations Nazli Javed! Nazli elected unopposed councillor in a union council in Sheikhupura district. She is a senior team member of LEF.... more


21-Jan-2016 “Government should take in to account conducting of Census to be held in 2016 which is mandatory for the allocation of budget for the women and marginalized sectors”. This was discussed in a seminar on National and Provincial Budget of Pakistan was arranged by the HomeNet Pakistan at Hospitality Inn Hotel Lahore. Representatives from several government department including representatives from local government, social protection authority academia and the members from 13 District Action Committees of Punjab including Home based workers leaders, line department representatives from Lodhran, Faisalabad, Rajanpur, Sialkot, Kasur, Gujranwala, Chiniot, Vehari, Muzzafargarh, Multan, Jehlum, Sargodha, Sahiwal etc participated in the seminar. 21-Jan-2016


17-Jan-2016 visited Faisalabad to attend Organising Committee meeting of Labour Qaumi Movement (LQM) and delivered session on organising strategies. Among attendants was Fazal Ilahi the most prominent of arrested leaders of LQM under anti terrorism charges in 2011. Good to see his courage and continuation of leading workers in Sudhar sector of Faisalabad. Today lead news of Dunya daily newspaper of Faisalabad edition was about DCO's active role to solve problems of powerloom and brick kiln workers. Workers issue raised by newspaper in such a way is not very common in Pakistan. This only is happening due to continuous struggle of LQM leadership. 17-Jan-2016


Protest for Resorted Mehnatkash Union Philip Morris Trade Union leaders and workers in Lahore by Progressive Labour Federation Pakistan. 11-Jan-2016


Good News! Mehnatkash Union Philip Morris Trade Union Leaders Released
Arrested trade union leaders and members of Mehnatkash Union Philip Morris released by KPK government due to pressure of solidarity campaign by trade unions, AWP and IUF.
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Friends please send protest letters to KPK government over arrests of union leaders of Philip Morris Tobacco Company; click the link below.
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Please Send the protest massage to KPK Government aginst the Arrestment of Philip Morris Worker's and Leaders.
 


Mehnatkash Union Philip Morris Tobacco Company Leaders arrested: Shame on PTI government of KPK for arresting trade union leaders and members of Mehnatkash Union Philip Morris Tobacco Company!.... more


33 Terminated Workers are sent to Dera Ismail Khan Jail
33 terminated workers are sent to Dera Ismail Khan Jail after being arrested from the protest camp in front of the Phillip Moris Tobacco Company, in Swabi district today...... more


REPORT: NATIONAL CONVENTION OF HOME BASED WORKERS  
Incredible speeches by leaders of Home Based Workers in the National Convention held in Lahore on 10th November by LEF. A very good report by Baghi TV
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National Convention of Home Based Workers 2015
Announce National and Provincial policies for Home Based Workers. HBWs demands for right to organize and provision of social security. More than 500 HBWs’ leaders participated from 10 districts around Pakistan. National Convention of Home Based Workers organized by LEF in Lahore...... more


Powerloom workers fired upon in Ghulam Muhammadabad area by gangsters of powerloom factory owner


LEF celebrates World Day against Child Labour in Lahore
No to Child Labour, Yes to Quality Education!
Labour Education Foundation in collaboration with Solidar Switzerland and Group Development Pakistan observed the World Day against Child labour on 12th June 2015 in Ahmed Town, Lahore by organising a seminar. Approximately 350 persons including children were participated in the seminar.
The representatives of different political parties, local and national organizations also participated. Speakers talked about the present situation in terms of child rights, reasons behind child labour, importance of education for children and the role of government to deal with the situation. A puppet show was arranged by the Zoom Theatre. Children from the non-formal education centres established under the project “Piloting an Intervention to Counter Child labour in Ahmed Town” described their thoughts about the issues related to child labour and reiterated their aim to get education.


HBWW's Provincial Leadership Training Workshop in Mardan
11-12 June, 2015: Labour Education Foundation organized 2 - day Provincial leadership training workshop for home based women workers in Mardan.
Members and Office Bearers from Home Based Women Workers Union KPK contributed actively and took some decisions to enhance union membership and structuring bodies at district level by drawing future strategy.


Training workshop organized by LEF in Lahore
Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized two days training workshop for capacity building of members of Labour Community Organizations (LCOs) on 21- 22 May, 2015 in Lahore.
25 members of LCOs from different areas of Lahore participated in this training. The speaker discussed about objectives of LCOs and importance of organizing at community level to bring social change in their lives. Members are motivated to participate in Local Bodies Elections for political change so that working class could resolve basic issues of communities by presenting at decision making levels.
They were also convinced to put pressure on government departments, political activists and government of Pakistan for their basic rights by lobbying. The trainers emphasized the need of women participation not only as members but also as office bearers in LCOs as they have a vital role in social and economic development; we can’t progress without women’s participation.


Progressive forces in Pakistan and Afghanistan to form a common strategy to combat this challenge, Joint Conference Declaration
Lahore: There is a common threat of religious fundamentalism and imperialistic occupation to the progressive forces in Pakistan and Afghanistan and there is a need for common strategy to combat this challenge, this was the outcome of a two-day conference of progressive parties of Pakistan and Afghanistan organised by the Labour Education Foundation on March 12 and 13.
Speaking on the occasion, Afghanistan Solidarity Party spokesperson Selay Ghaffar said that the present government in Afghanistan was an enemy of the working class and especially women. “War lords, murderers and tribal leaders sit in power in the government...they are not interested in taking effective measures to promote democracy or equality in Afghanistan.”
Speaking at the concluding session of the conference, Awami Workers Party general secretary Farooq Tariq said a common strategy was required to fight religious fundamentalism on both sides of the border. He said the government of Pakistan must not terrorise those Afghan refugees living peacefully in Pakistan for several years. Refugees who have not received identification documents must get them without delay. “There is no good or bad Taliban,” he said. Terrorism must be fought vigorously by progressive forces on both sides.
The fifth Afghanistan-Pakistan Progressive Parties Conference explored Effective Women’s Participation in Decision Making Bodies.
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Community Seminar Organized “International Women Day” on 8th March, 2015 by LEF in Lahore
Labour Education Foundation (LEF) organized a seminar to commemorate “International Women Day” on 8th March, 2015 in Ahmed Town, Lahore. 110 Home Based Women Workers (HBWWs) participated in this seminar. The importance and significance of the International Women’s Day was highlighted, the struggle and efforts of women workers in economy and to improve their working conditions were appreciated. Along with describing the situation of HBWWs, demand to ratify and implement the ILO convention 177 was repeated. The law of sexual harassment at the work place, harassment at public places, violence against women and laws for protection of women were also shared in this event. Women participated enthusiastically though there was heavy rain and hailing in Lahore.


Faiz Amn Mela 2015
Excelent Faiz Amn Mela this year! Despite Pakistan India world cup cricket match today the open air auditorium was full of audience. A beautiful poetic drama "Heer" was presented by drama activists. Poetry session, a regular feature of Mela was very emotional as poets paid tribute to children of APS Peshawar. Challenging religious extremism is not a new phonomenon in poetry in Pakistan but today Faiz Mela brought prominent progressive poets together to renew the promise of fighting fundamentalism. Laal Band, Jawad Ahmed and Inayat Abid sang Faiz and motivated audiences. Farooq Tariq, general secretary Awami Workers Party spoke of bring real change in Pakistan by building working class movement. Lots of young peoples' participation in this year's Faiz Mela was a prominent feature.
I thoroughly enjoyed taking pictures whole day in this wonderful event!


LEF Seminar "Current Political Situation and Workers' Rights"
LEF organised a seminar today in Lahore on "Current Political Situation and Workers' Rights". Asma Jahangir, Salman Akram Raja, Farooq Tariq, Niaz Khan, Amir Sohail, Aslam Meraj, Nazli Javed spoke. Establishment of military courts was strongly opposed by all speakers.
Lack of political will by government to impliment labour laws was criticised by labour leaders. Importance of workers participation and developing workers own politics was emphacised. Workers of formal and informal sector from different areas of Lahore participated in the seminar.


Carpet Workers of Lahore
SASK and APHEDA visit to carpet washing factory, warm welcome by Ittehad Labour Union Carpet Industries Pakistan!


Home Based Workers of Lahore and their work!


Community Seminar Organized by LEF in Lahore
Labour Education Foundation organized a seminar to commemorate the campaign of "16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence" in area of Khuda Ki Basti on 3rd December, 2014.
Approximately 300 women attended the seminar. History, importance, significance and relevance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence was shared with the audience. 25 November as internationally day to eliminate all types of violence against women, 10 December as human rights day and legal protection against sexual harassment was described. Community activists organized a theater play to highlight the issue of domestic violence.


Protest organized by PHBWF in Lahore
Progressive Home Based Workers Federation (PHBWF) organized a demonstration in front of Lahore Press Club on 21st November, 2014. 550 HBWs from Lahore, Sheikhupura and Kasur participated in the protest. HBWs said they will continue their protest till ratification of C177. Home Based Women Workers chanted Slogans
Ratify C177
Unionization our right
We are workers Recognize us


Sindh Visit
T4-day wonderful visit of Sindh, met brave home based women workers leaders and activists in Hyderabad and Moro, trade unions of Nowshehro Feroz coming together to form a Trade Union Coordination Committee. Difficult political and social situation for women and trade unions but things are moving, thanks to handwork of some committed comrades.


National Convention of Home Based Workers
The National Convention of Home Based Workers (HBWs) was organized by the Labour Education Foundation (LEF) to commemorate...... more


Prosperity Begins At Home
Home Based Workers call for inclusion in labour policies and the ratification of C 177 - the ILO convention concerning them, in order to put an end to their exploitation. You! takes a look... more
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Women workers give Nov 20 deadline to government LAHORE: Women Home Based Workers (HBWs) from all over Punjab have warned the government of a dharna (sit-in) in front of the Punjab Assembly..... more


Female Brick Kiln Worker Issues
Another good report by Shehryar Warraich! This is about discrimination with female brick kiln workers.
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Help with homework,  Home-based workers demand recognition as labour, end to extortion and harassment By Shahzada Irfan Ahmed Sajida Manzoor is a home-based worker (HBW) from Rawalpindi. She, along with her family members..... more


National Convention of Home Based Workers: By Khalid Mahmood(01/11/2013) LAHORE: Stressing upon the legal recognition of ‘Home Based Workers’(HBWs) as ‘labour’, national convention of HBWs call for legislation as well as policy framing for suppressed workers in all provinces..... more 


More than 300 workers die in Pakistan due to fire in two factories, Criminal negligence by government and employers, they should be brought to justice for killing workers: By Khalid Mahmood (13/09/2012)More than 289 textile workers in Karachi and 25 shoe makers in Lahore died due to fires in.... more


Every government suppresses trade unions            Altaf Baloch has lived an eventful life working and fighting for the cause of labour unions and paying a price for it in the shape of spending many years in jail. He has supported working class.... more

A Long Struggle ends in a Win National Database and Registration Authority ( NADRA) is the leading organization in Pakistan that keeps the record of all the citizens of Pakistan. It issues national identity cards, passports, other cards for..... more 

PTCL United Workers Alliance rejects Etisalat unemployment plan Company plan to kick out 16000 more workers, Nationalise PTCL, United Alliance demands at a press conference in Lahore:Today on 31st July, leaders of six different trade.... more


Intro: Pakistan Industrial Relations Act (PIRA)       By: Salman Ali (23/07/2012) In 2010 Punjab government passed the new labour law PIRA which LEF believes that they want the laborers to work hard for their rights. It’s simply against their will.  As.... more

Discussion with labour students on Pakistan Penal Code Section 509: An orientation session was conducted at Suttermill and Youhanabad in last week of June.  The topic was “Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010”. About... more

LEF documentary on Power loom workers selected for Berlin Film Festival‏:(Khalid Mahmood 13\02\2012) Labour Education Foundation’s documentary “Rise of the Oppressed” on power loom workers of Faisalabad directed by Ammar Aziz has been selected...... more


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Labour Party Pakistan under attack, Help us to fight back: (Farooq Tariq 15\11\2011) Several supporters and members of Labour Party Pakistan are locked up if different jails of Pakistan.... more


ITGLWF Condemns Jailing of Pakistan Power Loom Union Leaders: The International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation has strongly condemned the brutal campaign waged by employers.... more


 “Registration as workers is the legal right of Home Based Workers”. This was demanded by women present at the first ever celebration of Home Based Workers Day jointly organized Home Net Pakistan and.... more


Nobody in Pakistan postal services is in the position to solve the problems of union. Saeed Hameed Ahmed has been striving for the worker rights of Pakistan postal services since 1957. He formed an.... more


 Ship breaking industry earning Billions annually is being ignored by the Government institutions. On 27th September a seminar was held in Karachi on the topic of working conditions and rights of... more


We will protest until our demands are met. All primary teachers Association Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa is on protest since October 1st and from 22nd October classes are being boycotted too..... more


Daily waged workers of Nestle Pakistan’s Sheikhupura factory are facing numerous problems. Their wages are not increased, denied of benefits such as weekly and annual holidays.... more


Six power loom workers’ leaders sentenced for 10 year each by Anti-Terrorist Court in Faisalabad       By Khalid Mahmood (01\11\2011)Anti-Terrorist Court’s judge Mian Muhammad Anwar Nazir sentenced six Labour Qaumi Movement’s leaders for 10 years each under terrorism charges in Faisalabad...read more


 

 


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