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Out with MNREGA: Hitting the Poor for a Six
The author, brings attention to crucial issues affecting society and state through his unique brand of satire
Women’s Work and Wages Continue at Abysmal Levels
The latest official labour force survey shows 20%-50% gap between the earnings of men and women.
Fake News Regarding Situation of Migrant Workers in Tamil Nadu Being Made Viral
One such piece of fake news was attributed to the Hindi daily Dainik Jagran. As per the paper clip, on March 2, the newspaper, in its Lucknow edition, reported that "Hindi-speaking labourers were being killed in Tamil Nadu."
Strong voices raised to check exploitation of NREGA workers by union government
Policy obstacles been thrown in the implementation of NREGA by the union government
Convention of Contract labour Union call for Independent Force
“After the introduction of the New Economic Industrial Policy,...
Bom HC issues notice, App-based workers Union files plea; seeks social security for drivers, delivery persons
The Union has demanded that rules be framed by the state government and include them under the Social Security Code
Maharashtra: COVID warriors to take part in “Chalo Mantralaya Morcha” demanding jobs and allowance
The workers union has given a call to march to Mantralaya on March 2 to get a redressal for their demands
29% increase in daily wage workers suicides in 2 years: Labour Ministry
The increase in incidents needs to be seen in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic during which migrant daily wage workers were amongst the worst hit section
Arrests of fisherfolk from Uran Koliwada condemned: PUCL
People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) Maharashtra has condemned...
Why and How the Homes of Tughlaqabad’s Workers Should be Protected from Demolition
Thousands of people in Tughlaqabad, Delhi, will become homeless...
Karnataka: Anganwadi Workers Demand to be Classified as Teachers
Thousands of workers affiliated with CITU on strike since January 23; Workers are classified as ‘activists’ and paid honorariums instead of salaries currently
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