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Sit Where We Stand: The segregated back rooms for sanitation staff in urban spaces
The absence of dignified break rooms for sanitation staff in urban spaces is a visible residue of caste-exclusionary practices that have become normalised. Women who work here—whether in universities or elsewhere—are often left with no option but to rest on bathroom floors.
WB: Coal Workers Fight for Better Wages, Deplore Labour Codes
The contract workers work 12 hours at meagre wages without any benefits/incentives. They are not eligible for CMPF (Coal Mines Provident Fund) or any statutory benefit.
3 More UP Manual Scavengers Dead After Inhaling Toxic Fumes
Three young labourers employed at a house construction site in Kanpur died after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning an unused septic tank without any protective gear.
In a First, National Federation of ASHAs Set to be Formed
Three-day conference of unions from 20 states begins in Haryana’s Kurukshetra; demand for better health for all by strengthening country’s public health infrastructure.
‘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.
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