Mumbai / Ramesh Autade
After the Corona period, all sections of the state are still facing financial crisis. Freelance journalists in the state have also been affected by Corona and the issue of their livelihood has become serious. Therefore, the government should form a committee in collaboration with the official journalist association to get regular information about freelance journalists and part-time journalists in the state and establish a corporation for freelance journalists who are in dire need. And consider their demands through that corporation. This is a demand made by Subhash Desai, Maharashtra President of Akhil Maharashtra Nationalist General Workers Union, in a representation to the government.
Desai was speaking at a press conference organized by the Mumbai Marathi Journalists' Association. After Corona, many capitalists stopped print journalism, while some reduced the editions due to lack of sales. While some reduced the workers. Due to this, many journalists are working independently. They do not get regular jobs or minimum wages. Due to this, many have to make a living on very low remuneration. Many journalists are in debt for their livelihood and are under mental stress," he said.
After Corona, many capitalists have stopped printing newspapers, while some have reduced their editions due to lack of sales. Some have laid off workers. Due to this, many journalists are working independently. They do not get regular jobs or minimum wages. Due to this, many have to make a living on very low salaries. Many journalists are in debt for their livelihood and are under mental stress," he said.
He also demanded that the facilities provided to construction workers, domestic workers, and contract workers be extended to freelance journalists.
The Mumbai executive committee of the union was announced on this occasion. Ramesh Autade (President), Narendra Gholap (Vice President), Shirish Wankhede (General Secretary), Suresh Gaikwad (Secretary), Alpesh Mhatre (Organizing Secretary), and Suresh Dhere and Subodh Shakyaratna were appointed as members.
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