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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.
Trade unions condemn move to reduce EPF interest rate to 8.1 percent
Union leaders demand that the interest rate be retained to 8.5 percent while the Centre take more responsibility for citizens’ social security funds
Violation of rights due to PM visit can’t be tolerated: Civil society to PM
PM Narendra Modi is visiting Gujarat for a few days and as part of preparations and precautions for his visit, street vendors have been asked to shut shop, preventive detention of activists underway
New Delhi: Why was there a flash strike at the Central Secretariat?
Over 1,000 staff of Central Secretariat Service gathered outside to protest delay in promotions
UP: No payment for MDM cooks on election duty?
Workers never receive money for election work despite cooking day-long meals for polling officers
UP: Anganwadi workers demand payment for election duties
Three phases of the UP Assembly Elections have concluded, yet Anganwadi workers on polling duty say they are yet to receive payment for their services
Midday Meal cooks struggling to put food on their own tables in UP
Varanasi cooks give up on schools after waiting months for dues; what do various parties have in store for them this election season?
Save our livelihoods to get our votes: UP weavers’ 2022 election manifesto
UP’s weaver community lists a detailed set of expectations from the political parties aiming for their vote for Assembly elections
Protection of Manual Scavengers under the law: The real picture
Mismanagement in providing compensation and low conviction rates render the law less effective
Urgent need to revive and sustain Banarasi weaving industry
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Weavers, activists and scholars came together for the launch of CJP's report on the state of the industry in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic induced Lockdown, and advocated for more robust policies as well as a national campaign to empower the weavers and artisans
All-India Anganwadi worker and helper strike on February 1
Unions express solidarity, give a nationwide call for protests
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