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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.

Chennai sanitation workers to go on indefinite strike!

Tired of contractual labour, workers write a letter to the city demanding job permanency with a stable income

Gujarat: Harassed, discriminated, Muslim fishermen plea for mass euthanasia

The fishermen say they are facing “political persecution,” and seek permission “to end their lives"

No payment received for six months: UP Anganwadi workers

After ASHAs and Mid-Day Meal cooks, now, Anganwadi workers complain of delayed wages since November 2021

Yusuf Meherally Centre completes 60 years of rural empowerment!

MoS Tatkare and freedom fighter GG Parikh visited the area on Sunday to honour revolutionary Yusuf Meher Ali’s memory

Just gratuity not enough: Anganwadi workers

Anganwadi workers and helper unions remind their salaries are meagre and often delayed; many were frontline workers during Covid-19 and some were even martyred

A Labour Day befitting India’s Constitution

Be it labour and Dalit classes uniting, or religious groups dining together, May Day was a breath of fresh air amidst India's communal atmosphere

Migrant labourers: Guests or victims?

Daily challenges include disguised unemployment, lack of safety measures, exploitation by unscrupulous employers

Wave white scarves on Labour Day to battle hate

A citizens’ campaign suggests organic ways to assert their stand against communal attacks in India

Anganwadi workers, helpers entitled to gratuity payment: SC

In a detailed order acknowledging the contributions of anganwadi centres and its workers, the apex court recognises the womens’ right to gratuity payment

Manual scavengers: Abandoned by state, derided by society

Lives of manual sewer cleaners appear to have little value Delhi

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