Many places have issued dismissal orders, and all older migrant workers will be "disabled"

Many places have issued dismissal orders, and all older migrant workers must be "deactivated."

Many places have issued dismissal orders, and all older migrant workers must be "deactivated." Major construction companies require all older migrant workers to be 60 years old. The above personnel are not allowed to enter the construction site of the construction company. Otherwise, if such labor behavior is discovered, the construction company will be punished accordingly, and many places will issue removal orders, and all older migrant workers will be "deactivated." Many places have issued evacuation orders, and all older migrant workers have been "deactivated" 1

Overage migrant workers are gradually bidding farewell to construction sites. Up to now, many regions across the country have issued documents to further standardize the management of working age in construction enterprises.

Some migrant workers who have worked on construction sites all their lives are puzzled: "I can still work, why not let me continue to work?" Some migrant workers expressed support: "I am older and my reaction is slower. Once something happens, it will be a fatal blow to the family. "Faced with the continuous implementation of management measures, some over-age migrant workers who still need to work have begun to embark on the road of transformation. This also brings new issues to relevant management departments.

March 17, Puxi, Shanghai. Heading east along Hankou Road, several old buildings are undergoing large-scale renovations, with towering cranes and construction equipment surrounded by baffles. From time to time, migrant workers wearing safety helmets and vests pass by outside the construction site. A reporter from "Worker Daily" found that it is now difficult to find migrant workers over 60 years old at construction sites, and there are very few even over 55 years old.

59-year-old Lao Wang said goodbye to the construction site where he had worked for many years. This year, he followed his fellow villagers to Shanghai to get busy with decoration, mixing concrete, building walls, and laying ceramic tiles at the owner's home. He can earn more than 200 yuan a day as a bricklayer, which makes him feel very satisfied: "Compared with being exposed to the wind, rain, and scorching sun on a construction site, doing decoration is much easier." Lao Wang said, "Now that the construction site recruitment is strict, fellow villagers say Leading us to transform, it looks pretty good now.”

Lao Wang’s impression of construction sites may only remain in the past, as over-age migrant workers are gradually bidding farewell to construction sites. Up to now, many regions across the country have issued documents to further standardize the employment age management of construction companies. Shanghai, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Taizhou, Jiangsu, Nanchang, Jiangxi, Jingzhou, Hubei and other places have all made this requirement.

Some migrant workers who have worked on construction sites all their lives are puzzled: "I can still work, why not let me continue to work?"

Many places have introduced policies to retire over-age farmers.

Changes in employment in Shanghai's construction field originated in 2019. The Shanghai Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Committee, the Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, and the Municipal Federation of Trade Unions jointly issued a document clearly stipulating that men under the age of 18 and over 60 are prohibited from employment. and female workers over 50 years old are allowed to enter the construction site to engage in construction operations. At the same time, it is further stipulated that male workers over 55 years old and female workers over 45 years old are prohibited from entering the construction site to engage in underground, high-altitude, high-temperature, particularly heavy physical labor, or other activities that affect physical health. and special jobs with high hazards and risks.

In May 2021, the Shanghai Construction Project Safety and Quality Supervision Station once again issued this work reminder.

The reporter found that not only in Shanghai, but also in many places across the country, similar policies have been introduced to regulate the employment of over-age migrant workers in the construction industry. Compared with Shanghai, local regulations provide more detailed provisions for various situations.

Tianjin stipulates that if it is necessary to arrange or use over-age construction workers due to special circumstances, the construction unit shall verify the health certificates (valid for one year) of the over-age workers and reasonably arrange work positions according to the specific conditions of the project.

Hubei Huanggang further subdivided workers entering the construction site into three categories. On the basis of local regulations, it added that "registered construction engineers and registered supervision engineers over the age of 65 are prohibited from entering the project site." Engaged in construction management" and "Major technical positions such as project vice president and chief technical engineer refer to registered managers. In principle, those over 65 years old are not recommended to participate in construction site technical management."

After the document is formulated, it will be strictly implemented in all locations to ensure compliance with employment regulations. It is understood that Shanghai currently relies on two paths to strictly control construction site employment: the first is the real-name system, and all workers on site must be entered into the real-name system to eliminate violations from the source; the second is the promotion of two-level supervision agencies in the city. In 2021, During the special rectification throughout the year, 6 cases of overage employment were discovered, and all of them were corrected immediately.

Safety considerations are the main reason for the introduction of policies

The various rights and interests of migrant workers affect the hearts of the whole society. During the just-concluded National Two Sessions, some representatives expressed the hope of solving the problem of work-related injury insurance for over-age workers.

Construction sites are areas where safety accidents are prone to occur among overage migrant workers. The reporter's search found that in June 2021 alone, accidents occurred in Jingzhou, Hubei and Taizhou, Jiangsu, and the casualties among migrant workers were all over 60 years old. Among them, the Taizhou Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau issued a report on falling accidents from heights. It pointed out that there were many falling accidents from heights at construction sites in the city, and the victims in two accidents were over 60 years old.

Similar problems appeared earlier in Shanghai. In 2018, two major accidents occurred in the Shanghai construction industry, killing 6 people respectively, 3 of whom were over 60 years old.

Cui Yong, chief of the Safety Section of the Shanghai Construction Engineering Safety and Quality Supervision Station, said that among the deaths caused by safety production accidents in the construction industry throughout 2018, 15% were over 60 years old. At that time, construction workers Among employed workers, only 1% are over 60 years old.

In this context, considering the high-risk characteristics of construction construction, such as high-altitude operations, open-air operations, and manual and heavy-duty operations, the physical and mental problems caused by overage are related to risk factors. In addition, construction Poor on-site living conditions and physically demanding high-salt and high-oil diets are very detrimental to the health of the elderly. Therefore, the Shanghai Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Commission, the Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, and the Municipal Federation of Trade Unions studied and issued relevant documents in 2019.

Cui Yong also emphasized that the statement in some news that "over-age migrant workers cannot enter the construction site" is exaggerated. The document clearly stipulates that over-age employees cannot engage in construction operations, and other auxiliary positions on the construction site, such as cleaning , security, warehouse management, etc. will not be affected. It is also hoped that the construction party will provide more comprehensive arrangements for over-age migrant workers.

During the interview, some migrant workers expressed their understanding of the relevant regulations. Master Shen, who is doing "big work" at the Qingpu construction site, is 58 years old. He understands the concern revealed in the policy. "As I get older, my reaction is also different." If something goes wrong, it will be a fatal blow to the family. "But he also has his own worries, "I have been working on construction sites all my life, and I am not used to doing anything else, and my income will definitely be affected."

Strictly implement and reflect the warmth of the city

On the southern extension of the Huangpu River, a planned 11-story building has completed the underground construction. After the roof is installed, the crane is working Lift the prefabricated steel structures into place one by one. Shanghai Construction Engineering Group, which is responsible for the project, issued an internal company document in 2019, stipulating that the age of front-line personnel entering the construction site should be controlled under 55 years old.

According to Chen Zhijun, Secretary of the Party Branch of the Project Department, employees who enter every day need to scan their faces at the entrance to confirm their identity, and wear an armband on their left hand with information such as their unit, name, age, and type of work. , ensure employment standards.

What if someone wants to fish in troubled waters? Chen Zhijun said that for temporary labor needs, subcontracting companies need to report in advance in the WeChat management group. Only after checking personnel information and making safety disclosures in advance can workers enter the construction area. After verification at the access control post, there will be safety officers. Verify again by making the armband.

In many construction sites in Shanghai, strict management measures like this are being continuously implemented, but the demand for over-age migrant workers still exists, and transformation has become an active or passive choice for many people.

Master Shen used to work on construction sites. In recent years, fellow villagers close to him have gone out to work in groups, making it increasingly difficult to find work on construction sites.

Currently, they are building small villas for farmers to live on the outskirts of the city. Compared with the previous climb up and down, the risk is much smaller. Some migrant workers "tested the waters" in new professions such as decoration and housekeeping, and gradually adapted to the changes.

"Many migrant workers still want to contribute to their families. We understand this situation very well." The relevant person in charge of the Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions said that strict implementation of the regulations is For safety reasons, Shanghai is also working hard to reflect the warm side of the city. "For over-age migrant workers who are still willing to work, all parties in Shanghai actively coordinate and provide relatively easy jobs such as security, cleaning, and property management, and at the same time, Follow up in a timely manner on the protection of labor rights and interests to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of over-age workers are effectively protected.”

The person in charge reminded workers that they should pay attention to signing contracts and keeping all kinds of work in their daily work. Proof for future rights protection needs. For migrant workers whose rights and interests have been infringed upon, they can call the trade union rights protection hotline, or make inquiries and complaints through the service sites of trade unions at all levels or WeChat public accounts. Shanghai trade unions provide workers with full-service rights protection services. Retirement orders have been issued in many places, and older migrant workers have all been "deactivated" 2

With the aging of our country, the 60-year-old generation still has heavy responsibilities. They were born in the 1980s, relying on The rare family property of their parents' generation can barely make ends meet, and the aging of the rural population accounts for a large proportion. In order to make a living, most agricultural workers have a low level of education and can only work hard to obtain a source of income.

However, with the rapid development of social economy, coolie work has gradually been replaced by mental work. According to regulations, people who are 60 years old and meet other conditions can receive rural pensions. However, for rural areas, elderly migrant workers are still They should be used as an important labor force for the family to support the living expenses. Therefore, elderly migrant workers can only work to earn money. However, now that they are over 60 years old, there is a "retirement order" that "prohibits employment". Where can elderly migrant workers be punished? attracted social attention.

1. Frequent "clearance orders"

Some areas have issued "prohibition of minors under 18 years old, women over 50 years old, "Men over 60 years old accept" notice. According to relevant departments in Shanghai, many employees died suddenly at construction sites, most of whom were over 60 years old.

In addition, major construction companies require that people over 60 years old are not allowed to enter the construction sites of construction companies. Otherwise, if such labor behaviors are discovered, the construction companies will be punished accordingly and ordered to improve their labor practices. Promptly notify the relevant departments of unimproved labor practices. This kind of labor behavior is also related to the annual review and evaluation of construction companies.

Relevant departments in Tianjin also informed that "Minors under 18 years old, women over 50 years old, and men over 60 years old are not allowed to enter the construction site, and construction companies are not allowed to sign "Labor Service Contract", other persons of the above age group cannot enter the construction site if both parties do not sign a labor contract. However, relevant departments stated that under special circumstances, when construction companies need elderly workers or above, they can provide health care services within 1 year. Certificates, as a pillar of health for seniors, enter the construction site.

In addition, many regions have also issued notices such as "clearance orders", which have attracted social attention and sparked heated discussions among netizens. As prices rise, consumption levels continue to rise. , the sources of economic income cannot keep up with the pace of consumption.

Most farmers around the age of 60 are in a situation of "up and down". Parents who need support have children who need support. Many children of elderly migrant workers go to college. , although it requires a lot of living expenses, these pressures are all on the shoulders of elderly farm workers.

If elderly workers cannot earn money to protect their bodies, their psychological pressure will increase, and they may have physical problems for a long time. Due to their low educational level, it is particularly difficult to find a job, and their quality of life has always been at a low level. At the bottom, they have experienced all kinds of hardships in life, so they always hope that their children can study hard and live a better life after graduation. No matter how painful they are, they cannot torture their children's future. This is also their belief in working hard to make money. .

2. The purpose of “prohibition on employment”

Many people cannot understand why the relevant departments would issue such a notice. Such action will undoubtedly bring great harm to the elderly. Migrant workers have brought a greater blow. In fact, the relevant departments issued such "removal orders" because after a person's physical fitness reaches a certain level, compared with the physical fitness of young people, whether it is mental or physical strength, elderly migrant workers This kind of high-intensity work quality is not suitable for construction companies' construction sites.

If elderly workers continue to work in high-intensity environments, their physical functions will not be able to endure such "pain", leading to various disease outbreaks. This incident The occurrence of the epidemic will put a family into a more difficult situation. Therefore, the purpose of "banning employment" is not to cut off the source of income of elderly migrant workers, but to protect everyone's life safety to a greater extent.

Even if you suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, etc., high-intensity work cannot be recommended. In fact, after many "retirement orders" are issued, the biggest headache is not for elderly migrant workers, but for Related construction companies, as we all know, the work of construction companies is generally carried out at the construction site. Today's young people tend to focus on mental work. Most of the work is very comfortable, not affected by wind and rain, and can avoid physical fatigue.

Therefore, construction companies are often unable to recruit workers with high salaries, and construction companies have gradually shifted their recruitment targets to elderly migrant workers. Because of their cultural and age issues, elderly migrant workers want to Working hard on the construction site earns me a salary of several thousand a month, so I can share a lot of pressure for family expenses.

3. Where do elderly migrant workers go?

For elderly workers over 60 years old, this hard work has become their main source of economic income. Many "retirement orders" "After the introduction, they also began to worry about their future life security. They can receive pensions at a certain age in rural areas, but the amount is extremely low and it is difficult to meet the basic needs of life.

In addition, I need to take care of the elderly, manage money when I am sick, and my own children are getting married and having children. In order to help the children's life pressure, I work hard to make money, because I have experienced the hardships of life before I understand money. are precious, and elderly migrant workers really need a job to maintain their lives.

What should the elderly migrant workers do if they cannot continue working at the construction site of the construction company? So far, the relevant policies have not been published, but the If migrant workers cannot work at the construction sites of construction companies, it can actually become an idea to make money.

For example, you can work in a factory, clean, or work as a guard. No matter how useless you are, you can also grow vegetables after returning home. The income from these jobs is much lower than the income at a construction site, but at least the source of income is guaranteed. .

Relevant departments issued "retirement orders" to protect the lives and health of elderly workers. However, how to solve the life problems of these elderly workers must also be considered and solved. The problem, on the other hand, is that the age requirements for employment can actually be alleviated. If migrant workers who exceed the age requirement but are in good health can be issued a health certificate, their working hours can be shortened or their work content can be subdivided. Therefore, older migrant workers assigned to them can Older migrant workers can also work.

On the other hand, elderly migrant workers must also change their minds. The announcement of the "Removal Order" means that the country will pay more attention to the physical fitness of its citizens in the future, and they can also return to the countryside. Work part-time to earn pocket money. However, in addition, elderly migrant workers must also make plans as soon as possible to save for retirement without changing. If this is not the case, they will find that they have no savings and social security, or even really cannot work, and their income is really will lose its source. In this regard, what do you think of the "removal orders" issued by some areas? Retirement orders have been issued in many places, and all older migrant workers have been "disabled" 3

As the ancients said, "Sixty sixty-year-olds can take care of themselves until the end of their lives." Sixty years old should be a joyous scene with children and grandchildren in the house, and joy at your knees. Nowadays, many migrant workers in their 60s are still busy on construction sites, and their safety situation is also worrying. Not long ago, the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Committee of Shanghai, Tianjin and other places issued a document prohibiting construction units from hiring men over 60 years old and women over 50 years old.

Once the "clearance order" was issued, many construction sites could not help but fall into a dilemma. On the one hand, temporary substitutions will affect the progress of the project, and delays in construction will result in liability for breach of contract; on the other hand, many young people cannot endure hardship, while older migrant workers are busy working for a living and do not slack off in their work. The most important thing is what should migrant workers do now that they no longer have jobs to survive on.

1. The original intention of the “Removal Order”

The introduction and implementation of each policy are carefully finalized by the relevant departments. The “Removal Order” seems unreasonable The "one size fits all" approach actually reflects the emphasis and concern on construction site labor safety. In recent years, migrant workers on construction sites have gradually aged. For 60-year-olds, their physical strength and reaction ability are not as good as those of young and middle-aged workers. Accidental casualties among migrant workers on construction sites also occur frequently.

Secondly, my country’s labor law also has explicit requirements for employers to recruit personnel. The legal retirement age is 60 years old for men and 55 years old for women. For those working in special industries, men can retire at 55 years old and women can retire at 50 years old. Construction on the construction site is a high-intensity and high-risk work. It is not only necessary to withstand the severe cold, but also to prevent accidents on the construction site, so a "clearance order" was issued.

2. The significance of the issuance of the "clearance and dismissal order"

First of all, the issuance of the "clearance and dismissal order" has reduced unexpected disputes in employers. Older migrant workers have slower reaction times and often fail to avoid danger and are injured or even killed. Many companies are unwilling to bear the cost of workers' treatment and pensions, leading to constant conflicts between family members and employers. National policy also respects and protects the lives of migrant workers.

Secondly, most older migrant workers get more wages to make a living. They do not require insurance and do a lot of work. Today's young people have a clear legal awareness, the salary standards are relatively high and insurance is essential, which is not cost-effective for the employer. The state issued the "clearance order" also to control labor chaos and establish a legal employment system.

3. Disadvantages of the "clearance order"

Nothing is absolute. The implementation of the "clearance order" resulted in the loss of all farmers over the age of sixty. Workers are no longer allowed to work on construction sites, which also cuts off their source of income. On the one hand, because migrant workers are older, there are few jobs to choose from; on the other hand, most migrant workers do not have pension security and need a job to support them in their old age.