The Union Government is considering bringing electronic and digital media employees under the purview of Wage Board for journalists and non-journalist employees.

“We are mulling bringing employees of electronic and digital media under the ambit of Wage Board,” Union Minister of State for Labour (independent charge) Bandaru Dattatreya said here today, speaking to reporters.

Asked about delay in implementation of Majithia Wage Board by the newspaper organisations, the Minister said, “After the (coming) Parliament session we will call a meeting of employers and union leaders to discuss the matter.