Yesterday's meeting was an unforgettable experience and we cannot forget about it. They taught us so many good things. Many leaders were present. Earlier i went for a meeting. I used to get sacred at that. Then i got used to it. Kalpana asked me to write. But i was hesitant saying i may write something wrong. But she motivated me. Now i started writing. Many sir and mams were present and motivated us. New area members from Amedkar nagar, Nolambur were present. Leaders spoke and made us to talk. I was happy with this meeting. The meeting was motivating for those who were ignorant. I like it.
One day two people were working. One of them was digging the land in 1 meter distance and another one was closing it. Everyone who saw it were confused thinking why are they digging and why the other one is closing it. Then they went to them and asked why are you doing like this. For that they said, one person is supposed to dig another is suppose to plant a tree and another one is suppose to close. The one who is suppose to plant is on leave. Just because he is on leave, we cannot sit idle. So we are doing our work. This story is made to make fun of Govt jobs. We can say it in another way too. When you have the option like ESI scheme, there are workers who are not using it. For such workers it suits them. There are crores of workers in this country. But only 3% of workers have got this ESI facility. Ho bad it is if you are not using such useful thing!! If we ask when you have free medical facility for you and your family in ESI hospital, they will say ESI hospital is far away, i need to go to Chengalpet from here. Thats why i didnt go. This is the answer we get. 10-15 years there was a survey done. The result of the survey said that Yearly person is paying Rs.2000 for medical and health. If per person is Rs.2000 it will 10000 to 12000 per family. Remember that its 10-15 years old census. If we see now it will be even more higher. If you calculate it, it will be more than your monthly salary. If you see family expenses, such tiny expenses will cost more. ESI is a great opportunity and everyone should use it. Ok lets take a survey in our cell phone radio. Tell us that you have your ESI card and with the help of ESI card i have take medical help for these many people in my house and I have saved this much of money. If there are anyone like that please press 3 and register here. It will be useful and motivating for those who are not using it. Dont give the false infrmation, just tellt he fact.
I am Vimala from Mogappair. Today domestic helpers seminar was conducted in Egmore IGSA. We attended the meeting. All the Heads were present in the meeting. Suajatha from PTS, Neha from ILO, Henry sir, Kalpana, Geetha from Bangalore, Rajesh from Bangalore, were present. They spoke about rights and identity of women. Once you come out of house you will get the courage to face society. problems are everywhere and we should the one who questions it. Henry sir taught us about our rights and laws. How to use SC ST Violence Prevention Act. Mainly he said, the domestic helpers who are getting less than Rs.39 are also bonded labours. He asked to take help of free legal aid in case we need any help. Importance of union was explained. Kalpana mam spoke very well in Tamil. She spoke about women's identity. Our work in our identity. She spoke very well. Using welfare in proper way. Geetha from Bangalore spoke about Our identity is not slave, we are workers. We are not machines, we are human beings. Geetha is a researcher in domestic helper. We learnt many things. Thanks to PTS.
I amVijayalakshmi from Eri scheme. Tomorrow 4th Feb, meeting is happening for domestic helpers in Elumbur. Without missing we all need to attend it. Because we need to know many things. We have laws for us. And people are coming to tell us about it. So dont miss it. and attend the meeting.
I am Vimala from Mogappair. On 31st I went to Gangaiyamman nagar and gave pamphlets related to meeting. And spoke to the people. They said they will come. Saraswati is taking care of that area. We gave pamphlet to her and explained to her. Aksed her to bring people to the meeting on 4th.
I am calling from Vadanimalai. I heard UK. All your programs are good. I will call regularly.
I am Vimala from Mogappair. Yester paphlet from Ambattur office was sent It was about job respect for domestic helpers, social security, discussion about labour laws. This discussion in happenig on 4th near Egmore ICI training hall. We have given it to nearby branches. We have asked them to attend.
I am Venkatesan from Tirupur. I was working as bus driver in Maraimalai nagar Ford company. Last August i was terminated from work without any reason. I registered in UK. Till now everything is happening under the leadership of Sujata mam. Its been 5 months that i didn't work. My original license is in that travels. I am suffering alot. On December 30th the case Irangatukotai. The case is keep on postponing. They were saying that next it should go to court. Till now i have not received letter from Irangattukotai office. Only if they give, i can move to court.I am suffering alot. I have no other option left other than committing suicide as a family.
I am Pannerselvi from MOgappair. Vijayalakshmi and Savitha are here to tell about the meeting happening on 4th. Surely come along with others.
Savitha Interviewing Shankari. She is from Mogappair west. She is member in union from last 15 years. She has helped many to get pension and benefit fund, arranged meeting.