PWFPAKISTAN WORKERS FEDERATION

EventTwo Days Seminar on: Trade Union & Youth in South Asia with Reference to Pakistan Predicating Practices & Emerging TrendsTOPIC “Domestic Features of Labour with Reference to youth & Gewendar in Pakistan an Socio Economic Policy Options”

PRESENTATION BY:Professor Emeritus & Founder Principal, Hailey College of Banking &

Finance, University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan (2003----), Member Governing Council, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), New York (1997-2000), President, South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) (1997), President, Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (1997-2000), President, Association of Management Development Institutions of South Asia (AMDISA) (1993-96), Pro Vice-Chancellor University of the Punjab, Lahore (1994-1996), Founder Director, Institute of Business Administration IBA), University of the Punjab, Lahore (1973-1996).VENUE Bukhtiar Labour Hall, LahoreDATE & TIME March 18, 2011, 9:30am --- 10:30am

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1. Demographic Features 2. Gender Composition3. Employment4. Employment Status by Nature of Employment & Sex5. Employment status by Sector & Sex6. Age Specific Unemployment %7. Socio-Economic Policy Options 8. Employment Generation Policy Initiatives

Presentation Frame

1. Demographic Features 1. Last Population Census 19982. UN MAP

Mid-June 2010Population 185 million

3. Selected Indicators: 2010Million

Urban Population 63Pural Population 100

Total 173

Population Growth Rate (%) 2.05

2. Gender CompositionNumber %

Male* 89 51Female 84 49

Total 173 100

*Male-Age Group Composition Number

1-4 3015-29 2830-49 1950-59 0760-75+ 05

89

3. Employment Changing Scene

Year Employed Change

2008 -09 51 1.70

-08 49 1.44

-07 48 0.70

-06 47 4.95

-04 42 3.12

-02 39 2.56

-00 36 2.19

Discussion Issues1. In Search of Employment Budget 2. Economic Growth 3. Self Employment

4. Employment Status by nature of Employment & Sex

Particulars2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9

Total Male Female

1. Unpaid Family Helpers 30 20 65

2. Employees 36 39 22

3. Self Employed 34 41 13

Total 100 100 100

5. Employment Status by Sectors & Sex

Particulars2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9

Total Male Female

1. Agriculture 45 37 74

2. Services 14 11 12

3. Manufacturing 13 13 12

4. Construction 07 08 01

5. Transfer 06 07 -

6. Others - - 01

85* 76* 100

*Note: figures should be 100

6. Age Specific Unemployment %

Age Groups 2008-2009

10-14 9.3

15-19 9.5

20-24 7.3

25-29 4.3

30-34 2.6

35-39 1.7

45-49 2.4

50-54 4.6

55-59 16.1

60 & Above 12.7

7. Socio-Economic Policy Options

1. Economic System – Global • Capitalism • Communism/Socialism • Mixed economy • P3

– Quaid-e-Azam • July 01, 1984• SBP Inaugural

2. Labour Policies – 1954– 1958– 1969– 1972– 2010– Current Position

7. Socio-Economic Policy Options

3. Constitution 1973 – Selected Socio-Economic Aspects – Four Articles:

Article Focus

03 Elimination of Exploitation

18 Freedom of Trade, Business or Profession

37 Promotion of Social Justice and Education of Social Evils

38 Promotion of Social and Economic well-being to the People

7. Socio-Economic Policy Options

4. Govt Manifesto – Socio-Economic Aspects – PPP-5Es

1. Employment 2. Energy 3. Education 4. Empowerment 5. Equity

5. Negotiations – CBA– Other thoughts

1. PSAs2. Others

7. Socio-Economic Policy Options

6. Entrepreneurship – Self Employment – Hadith of Holy prophet (PBUH)– Skill Sets– Access to Credit– Logistics

7. Socio-Economic Policy Options

General – Employment Promotion Policies:

• National Internship Program • President Rozgar Program• Credit for Self Employment by National Bank of

Pakistan• Raising Minimum Wages and Pension of Workers

8. Employment Generation Policy Initiatives

Specific 1. Economic Growth 2. Minimum Wages 3. Investment in Water Resources4. Credit Facility through SME Bank5. Micro Credit Facility through Khushhali Bank Limited 6. President Rozegar Scheme 7. Pakistan Skilling Program:

1. National Vocational and Technical Education Commission (NVTEC)

8. Skill Development Council9. Overseas Employment10. IT

8. Employment Generation Policy Initiatives

Specific 11. Labour Market Information System and Analysis12. National Internship Program13. Labour Policy 2010:

- Minimum wage : Rs. 7,000/-p.m

14. Contract Employees-Regularization 15. Comprehensive Social Insurance Scheme 16. School run by Workers Welfare Fund.

8. Employment Generation Policy Initiatives