A delegation from Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), a trade union backed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, met Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. They demanded that the Indian Labour Conference (ILC) be held soon. The BMS also called for raising the ceiling limits of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI). They want the minimum PF pension increased from ₹1,000. They asked for higher bonus calculation limits and doubling the gratuity entitlement from 15 days to 30 days. The union pressed for better honorarium and incentives for all scheme workers. BMS general secretary Ravindra Himte said, "Mr. Mandaviya had promised to look into the issues raised, particularly the demands related to increasing the ceiling limits of ESI and EPF and the minimum pension." BMS had earlier planned protests but postponed them after Labour Codes were implemented. Meanwhile, other trade unions have called a general strike on February 12 over similar issues. The BMS highlighted the struggles of contract workers in private, public, and government sectors. They cited cases in Indian Oil, telecom firms, State Electricity Boards, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, Air India Express, and the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. They demanded strict enforcement of Clause 25(2)(5)(A) of the Contract Labour Act, requiring contract workers to be paid wages equal to regular employees doing the same work. "The delegation demanded stringent action against contractors and contract agencies that violate the rules, harass and exploit contract workers," added Mr. Himte. The BMS also asked the Minister to set up welfare boards for all types of drivers in private transport. Mr. Himte said, "The Minister patiently heard all the issues, discussed the implications, and promised the Government would consider these seriously and take positive steps soon." The BMS raised the pending issue of an initial public offering in Regional Rural Banks before the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central). The Minister assured that he would discuss it with the Union Finance Minister to resolve it.