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Demand that Modi provides Rs 1 crore compensation for migrant worker, Ram Narayan Baghel killed by right wing goons in Kerala: AIKS

Apart from condemning the shocking killing, by lynching of migrant worker, Ram Narayan Baghel killed by right wing goons belonging to the Rashtriya Swyamsevak Sangh (RSS) and BJP in Palakkad, Kerala, the AIKS has demanded that the Modi Government to provide Rs. 1 crore as ex- gratia compensation to the family of the deceased

Madras HC appeals to Centre to ensure adequate oxygen supply to Tamil Nadu

The court made this appeal in the view of the alarm raised by officials on depleting reserves, and the court was of the opinion that any untoward incident should be avoided

Formulate medical scheme for migrant workers: Delhi HC to gov’t

The court held that the situation called for a structured response and directed the government to formulate a scheme in two weeks

May Day and Return of Proletarian Consciousness: Post #COVID19  

First published on: 01 May 2020Mr B.T. Ranadive, well-known trade...

Letter from Central Trade Unions to the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi 

After a meeting of the Joint Platform of Central...

Mahapanchayats at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Ongole in Andhra Pradesh

At Vizag, workers condemned the government plan to sell Vizag Steel that was established after much struggle

Invitation to migrant workers, a step against govt’s failure to help citizens: SKM

Stating that farmers are returning to the border after the conclusion of the harvest season, the SKM said workers are welcome to seek refuge at protest points where food and shelter is available.

Pictures of labourers’ migration may be the future of India’s farmer: SKM

Condemning BJP IT Cell lies that farmers are worsening the Covid-19 crisis in India, farmers welcomed workers to rest at protest sites during lockdown rather than returning home.

Before curfew, Delhi govt must ensure food for city’s daily wagers: IFTU

Pointing out that both central and Delhi governments failed daily wage workers in terms of relief during the 2020 lockdown, trade unions demanded adequate provisions for the working-class sections.

Shocks the judicial conscience: Odisha HC on death of four manual scavengers

The High Court has directed Rs. 10 lakh compensation to manual scavengers’ family who died due to asphyxiation

Delhi HC directs state gov’t to provide meals to daily wage workers

The court also directed the government to inform availability of beds, oxygen

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