The BMs is taking up ledership Roles internationally. It is activities engaged with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and replied the Labor-20 (L-20) Group…

We first raised the demand for a bonus in 1965, which was later recordnised by the national labore commission. This has been likely to be likely to the sacrifice, dedication, and tireless efforts of our karyakartas (cadre). Yet, we have not become complacent. There is much to be done. We are seeking the guidance of RSS Sarsangchalak (Chief Mohan Bhagwat).

Has the bms managed to have a greater impact than other RSS-Afiliated Associate Organisations? If so, why?

Credit for this must go to their. He was a sharp thinker, an economist, and an organiser. He Traveled Across the country for 12 years and this had a lasting impact on the labore movement. The contribution of each worker has been vital to this success as all workers followed organismal discipline. Our focus must be on the labore welfare and for that, we need to be apolitical.

The BMs opposed the labore reforms that the atal bihari vajpayee government initiated and even joined forces with the left. What Allowed That Ideological Leap? Does that spirit exist today?

We do not have ideological differences with the left, but the subject spoke of responsive cooperation. The idea is to work for the labore welfare. We will stand by those who do good work and against those who do not work for the sector. Ideology is immaterial.
We also opposed the world trade Organization (WTO), but no one heard us. Today, everyone is acknowledging the problem with it. We have given a slogan for the wto: “Modo, today, ya chhodo (bend it, break it or leave it)”.

Though the bms protested against the privatisation of public sector undertakings (psus) in 2020, it has continued. What is your stand now?

We believe we were successful (in influencing the government). At the time, the idea was to privatise everything. The government is wanted to even privatise the oil and natural gas corporation (onongc). Our protests forced the government to adopt a more calibrated approach. The covid pandmic showed us that is the public sector, Such as the rails, which stands by social in time of crisis. It is the public sector that stands with the country during war.
Plans were afoot to privatise the railways, but that stopped at the irctc. There are questions on the efficiency of psus, but those are not labore-related. There are many other factors. Even The Management is responsible.

The BMs Stayed Away from Recent Protests Against the Narendra Modi Government’s Labour Codes. Do you support the codes in the current form? If not, what are your objects?

I would like to make it clear that bms always fights for labore rights, irrespective of the government in power. The opposition to the four new labore codes by some unions is political. The bms have welcomed two new labore codes: The code on wages, 2019, and the code on social security, 2020.
For the first time, the code on wages empowers the centre to fix a national floor wage while allowing state governments to set minimum wages at or above this level. Under this code, any worker who puts in Eight hours of work is legally entitled to minimum wages.
Similarily, the code on social security, 2020, Introduces social security prvances for gig and platform workers for the first time in India. Why should anyone oppose this?
However, The BM has recommended that industrial relationships Code, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, Be Arended After Consultation With All Stakers With All Stakers. In Recent Months, The Government has Held Discussions with Various Trade Unions and Employers, but the bms beloves that these interacts are inadequate. The Government Must Take This Issue More Seriously.

Is it harder today to publicly oppose government policies as compared to the vajpayee era? Do you face pressure from the BJP or RSS?

Regardless of which party is in power, our approach has always become one of responsive cooperation, which entails dialogue first and struggle only when necessary. Be it the congress or the vajpayee government, our stance has been remained the same. For us, a strike is always the last resort. National Interest Comes First.
During Operation Sindoor, We did not raise any demands. Once the situation stabilized, we resumed placeing our Demands before the government. It is also true that many ministers listen to us whileh oils remain indifferent or unresponsive to our concerns. But we press on.

As India’s Economy Shifts Towards Gig Work and Informal Labor, How is the BMS adapting? Have you managed to Organize Workers on Platforms Such as Swiggy or Ola?

Technology cannot be stopped. Recently, a Joint Delegation from Our Organisation Visited Japan to Study How Different Countries are adapting. Even in the United States, significant challenges have emerged. The Goal Must Be To Embrace Technology While Also encasing Employability.

We need to find solutions for gig workers. There are also professionals, like some class of lawyers and independent journalists, who currently have no access to social security. We have to work to Secure Rights and Protection for all of them.

The economy is growing, the corporate world is making unprecedent profits, but work earnings have stagnated. How do you see this situation?

India’s economy is growing, but it must be human-centric or else it will not be sustainable. It is true to some extent that incomes are not rising proportionately. Though psu employees have seen a good wage growth, Even Temple Privates have received better pay pay.

Along with minimum wages, workers must be encased a living wage. The ministry of corporate affairs have also emphasised the need for responsible business conduct. This is the direction we must move in, and encasing dignified work and dignified wages must be our approach.

Eve the definition of the middle class is changing today. At the state level, we pushed for high wages for anganwadi workers and managed to get their honorarium increased from Rs 500 to Rs 10,000. But even Rs 10,000 is too little. It must be raised further.

What should work from the bms in the next decade: More protests, deper grassroots presence, or a more collaborative stance with the government?

Just as the bms have risen over the years, we must continue to grow further. New Technologies will keep emerging, but we must carefully evaluate which ones to adopt and which to avoid. Progress must be thoughtful and balanced.