ESMA
AITUC wants hike in workers’ min wages, ESMA withdrawn
PANJIM: The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) Goa, on Wednesday demanded a rise in the minimum wages for workers.…
Government extends ESMA on private pharma employees by 6 more months
PANJIM: The State government on Friday extended Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) for private pharmaceutical manufacturing company employees for another…
Govt imposes ESMA on pharma sector for 6 months
The Act bans strike in establishments engaged in manufacturing, packaging, distribution & transportation of pharma products with immediate effect
ESMA invoked in transport sector for 6 months
PANJIM: In a surprise move, the State government has invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) for transport services for…
Following criticism, ESMA Bill referred to Select Committee
Opposition MLAs were against the strict punishments under the Act; Leader of Opposition calls for taking labour unions into confidence
Cabinet okays Bill proposing 3-yr imprisonment to ESMA violators
Team Herald PANJIM: Employees or leaders of organisations and departments, which come under Essential Services Act, may have to face…
Govt invokes ESMA prohibiting transport strike
Team Herald PANJIM: With the two-day All India General Strike beginning on Tuesday, the Goa government has invoked Goa Essential…