Female train drivers, who suffered miscarriages, plead with railways to honour Maternity Benefit ActA group of female train drivers in India has called for the Railways Board to implement guidelines that transfer pregnant female frontline workers to lighter office duties, citing the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017. They argue that the job of a loco pilot is considered arduous, violating the Act's protection against...
more... engaging pregnant women in such work. Specific concerns include the physically demanding nature of climbing into engine cabs, responding to emergency situations like alarm chain pulls and dealing with animal collisions. They also highlight the lack of provisions for light duty during pregnancy and nursing breaks, leading to many women experiencing miscarriages and forced unpaid leave. The railway trade unions have joined in demanding stationary jobs for pregnant and lactating women, echoing the Act's provisions for light duty. The Indian Railway Loco Runningmen Organisation (IRLRO) has formally submitted complaints to the chief labour commissioner about these issues, emphasizing the violation of the Maternity Benefit Act.
India mein, female train drivers ka ek group Railways Board se appeal kar raha hai ki woh pregnant female frontline workers ko office mein light duty pe transfer karne ke guidelines banaye. Yeh sab Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 ke under karne ki baat kar rahe hai. Unka kehna hai ki...
more... loco pilot ka kaam bahut tough hai, aur yeh Act pregnant ladies ko aise kaam pe lagane se rokt hai. Inki specific concerns hain engine cab pe chadhne ka physical pressure, emergency situations jaise alarm chain pull aur animal collision ka handle karna. Unhonne yeh bhi bataya ki pregnancy ke time light duty aur nursing breaks ke liye provision nahin hai, jisse kai ladies ko miscarriage ho raha hai aur unhe unpaid leave lena pad raha hai. Railway trade unions bhi isme support kar rahe hain aur unhonne pregnant aur breastfeeding ladies ke liye stationary jobs ka demand kiya hai. Indian Railway Loco Runningmen Organisation (IRLRO) ne chief labour commissioner ko officially complaint ki hai, aur unhonne Maternity Benefit Act ke violation ka issue highlight kiya hai.
