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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.

MGNREGA ‘Under Attack’? Rural Workers Demand Increased Budgetary Allocations

At the call of NREGA Sangharsh Morcha, rural workers from over 15 states started a three-day protest at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday.

Anganwadi Workers are Right: They Need More Money

So does the government’s supplementary nutrition programme, which is not getting the priority it deserves.

Eye on Ongoing Monsoon Session, Anganwadi Caregivers Begin 4-day ‘Mahapadav’ Near Parliament

Covering large distances, hundreds of Anganwadi caregivers reach the national capital at the call of CITU–affiliated All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers; their major demands include the implementation of the SC judgment on gratuity for the all-female workforce.

Why are Anganwadi Workers Gathering in Huge Numbers in Delhi From July 26?

Thousands of Anganwadi workers will gather in Delhi on July 26 under the banner of AIFWAH.

Issuing Ration Cards on the basis of 2011 Census might be injustice: SC to Union Gov’t

Court says Central and States to ensure migrant workers are mandatorily provided ration

LMHC sanitation workers demand reinstatement of retrenched employees

72 days after the illegal termination of their services, LHMC sanitation workers forced to shift demonstration to Jantar Mantar

Karnataka powrakarmikas to get job permanency in 3 months!

Unions celebrate the first big success of a decades long battle for basic rights of sanitation workers

LHMC sanitation workers decry illegal termination

A month later, the sanitation workers held a demonstration outside the directors office to demand their dues

Zomato delivery man lay bleeding until Muslim colleague came to his aid

Allegedly stabbed for smoking, Sagar's pleas for help were ignored by passers by until Asif called for help

Lucknow: Two arrested for thrashing Dalit Zomato delivery boy

Oddly, despite previous strong stands against hate crimes against delivery persons, this time the company has maintained silence

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