Different trade unions have asked the government to immediately scrap the labour ordinance promulgated by the royal government as per the commitment of the seven political parties during the pro-democracy movement of the country.

In a joint statement issued by the general secretaries of four trade unions, General Federation of Trade Unions (GEFONT), Nepal Trade Union Congress (NTUC), Nepal Democratic Trade Union Confederation (DECONT) and Confederation of Professionals Nepal (CONEP) gave a 72-hour ultimatum to the government to address their demand.

“We will be compelled to stage phase wise protests if the government fails to scrap the ordinances within 72 hours”, statement read.

They have said that the government has neglected their voices and scrapped only three ordinances rather than scrapping all the ordinances issued by the royal regime that are against the interest of Nepali people. “The annulment of all ordinances is a public concern and should not be done in installments,” the statement added.

The statement said that the government’s move to implement the labour act has neglected the contribution of the labourers in the pro-democracy movement of the country.

Stating that the government is working against the will of the labourers, the statement has demanded to immediately scrap the Labour Ordinance, Civil Service Ordinance and Necessary Service Operation Act 2014.

The statement also urged all parliamentarians to take concrete decisions as per the mandate of the people’s mandate and people’s aspiration rather than indulging into minor issues.

Tuesday’s meeting of the council of Ministers annulled ordinance to amend media related laws, ordinance related to non-governmental organisations and ordinance related to local administration.