The labour department in Noida has issued a strong warning against the circulation of fake and selectively edited videos following the recent industrial unrest. The department stated that these clips are spreading confusion among factory workers regarding minimum wages and alleged actions on overtime dues.
Background of the Warning
The clarification came after videos from counselling meetings conducted in the aftermath of the April 13 unrest began circulating in worker groups. According to officials, the footage was edited and shared out of context, creating a false impression about wage structures and the department's role.
Official Statement
Assistant Labour Commissioner Suyash Pandey said the department intervened after misinformation spread widely. "Selectively edited videos are being circulated among factory worker groups to mislead them. As incorrect claims were being spread about wages and departmental action, it became necessary to issue a clarification based on official facts," he added.
What the Videos Misrepresent
The department emphasized that the clips do not reflect what was actually discussed during the counselling sessions held with various groups after the unrest. It reiterated that minimum monthly wages for 74 notified employments in the district were fixed under a Uttar Pradesh government order issued on April 17. The notified rates are as follows:
- Unskilled workers: Rs 13,690
- Semiskilled workers: Rs 15,059
- Skilled workers: Rs 16,868
Officials clarified that any figures different from these rates are false and should be disregarded.
Claims on Overtime Dues Rejected
The department also rejected claims circulating on social media and in some media reports that industries were being pressured to clear overtime dues for the past two years. Officials stated that no such exercise is underway and described the allegation as baseless.
Appeal to the Public
The labour department has urged industrial units, entrepreneurs, workers, and the general public not to rely on rumours. It advised verifying all labour-related information only through official government communications to avoid being misled.
