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Labour rights, health of workers hit in the name of “reform”: PUCL Maharashtra
A detailed statement by the Maharashtra unit of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has, with reasoned arguments, critiqued the recent decision of the MahaYuti government in Maharashtra to curtail labour rights in the name of “reform”; Maharashtra government’s decision is in line with other states like Telangana, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Tripura (two of these are Congress ruled states) which have also enacted similar legislations.
Karnataka: The Unending Exclusion of Civic Workers in Bengaluru
As per the State Safai Karamchari Commission, only 10,755 civic workers in BBMP out of 54,512 are permanent.
West Bengal farm workers protest Centre withholding Rs 7,500 crore MGNREGA budget
Marking one year of the Government of India withholding the release of over Rs 7,500 crore MGNREGA funds to West Bengal, the civil rights network NREGA Sangarsh Morcha, in alliance with the Paschim Banga Khet Majoor Samity (PBKMS), held Black Day on December 27, with workers holding black flag demonstrations, thaala bajao, road blockade and public meetings.
Karnataka: 150 Factory Workers Verbally Sacked by Auto Firm Yazaki
The workers at the auto parts company were unable to punch out after their shift ended, following which they were informed that they had been laid off.
Declining trend in unemployment rates in urban and rural areas: Ministry of Labour
In the ongoing Parliament session, the Ministry put forth data to indicate that total unemployment rate for 2020-21 was at 4.2%
UP: Midday Meal Workers Struggle to Make Ends Meet, Unpaid Since March
Workers allege meagre honorarium of Rs 2000 per month unpaid since March; Teachers helping and paying from own pockets.
Garment Workers Union Plans Strike Over Wage Non-Revision in Karnataka
The industry has blocked efforts by the state government to give even modest pay hikes to workers.
Zero reported deaths due to manual scavenging: Ramdas Athawale
Is the government denying responsibility by referring to such death as deaths brought on by dangerous cleaning of septic tanks and sewers?
Street Light Workers of Lucknow Municipality on Strike After no Salary for 6 Months
Nearly 400 contractual employees were facing a financial crunch as their salaries have seen inordinate delay even though they get paid much less than regular workers.
Anti-Adani Kerala sea port protest: 3,000 booked over alleged police station attack at Vizhinjam, all-party meeting today
While the police has stated that the protesters had provoked the violence, the representative of the protesters’ has stated that the “violence was scripted by the ruling party with help of the BJP”
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