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Whose Interests is India’s Tech Workforce Serving?
We must take control of our labour and knowledge, says this open letter to India’s engineers, scientists and developers.
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‘Illegal’: Haryana Govt Flags Union Membership to Contract Worker at Manesar Factory
The latest objection to granting union membership to a contractual worker at Bellsonica has called for attention to the question of whether contract workers can be unionised.
Teachers, Govt Employees to Protest Across UP for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme
A massive protest will be held across all the 75 districts of the state on September 20.
Delhi: Low-income neighbourhood residents protest evictions
Hawkers, domestic workers and others came together at Jantar Mantar to condemn displacement and highlight impact on livelihood
Dalit Agricultural labour Organisations of Punjab to stage protest outside chief Minister’s house on September 12th
A pukka Morcha has been planned outside the office...
Joint Call for ‘Mazdoor Sangharsh Rally 2.0’ During Budget Session of Parliament
Extensive joint campaigns led by CITU, AIKS & AIAWU to be conducted from October 2022 to February 2023 at state and district levels across the country.
Migrant worker from West Bengal attacked in Kashmir
Suspected terrorists shot at a labourer in Pulwama; victim said to be stable
WB: Compensation a far cry for Murshidabad’s Deceased Migrant Labourers
Covid lockdowns and economic backwardness of the district have pushed many daily wagers in the district to various parts of the country. Many of them die due to work risks and other factors, and the families find it challenging to receive compensation amount.
Manual Scavenger Dies While Cleaning Well, no Case filed After a Month
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Differences Over Labour Codes, Trade Unions Demand Tripartite Conference
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Zomato Workers win Back Benefits After 4-Day Strike in Thiruvananthapuram
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