Some Trade unions and Non-Governmental organizations though very small in number made sincere efforts to alleviate the problems of the migrant workers. IMF initiated an effort to organize the Migrant Workers at the Shipbreaking Yard at Mumbai and Alang through Steel, Metal & Engineeringworkers’ Federation of India (SMEFI). These Migrant Workers were organized in the existing union Mumbai, Port Trust, Dock and General Employees’ Union (MPTDGEU) by amending the constitution and reducing the rates of subscription. Non-economic demands like civic amenities, Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) and social problems were taken up. [Himalaya Forum WEbninar].
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