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The Orissa High Court awards them Rs 20 lakh each to two SBI Sweepers
Two daily-wage sweepers had given their “sweat & blood” to the State Bank of India, the Orissa High Court said on June 23
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AITUC questions the “voluntary” contribution of state employees to PM CARES fund
The letter to the MoLE also raises concerns of converting ESCI hospitals into COVID19 centres
Lay offs, salary cuts continue even as PM asks employers to be compassionate to employees
Jobs cut across start-ups, IT companies and major media houses
India may beat Covid-19, but will it recover from the unemployment spiral?
CMIE, ILO paint bleak future particularly for unorganized or informal sector workers
Bombay HC puts District legal Authorities to work to ensure the marginalised get relief
The court directed that representations be made to Collectors by those who are in need of relief from government
Ground Report Assam: Covid-19 leads to mass starvation as water-starved farm lands run dry
Tracts of farmlands cultivated by the small farmer growing tomatoes, chili, brinjal, lemons and watermelons are shriveling up due to water supply being cut during Assam’s lock down, even while the urban poor are forced to buy vegetables at exorbitant prices; dealers in curd and cheese are in dire straits; the question then is, who is profiteering from the COVID 19 lock down?
Anand Parvat Daily Hawkers’ Association condemns racial profiling of hawkers amid Covid-19
The association also said that the directive only allowing hawkers with ID cards and certificates will deprive other hawkers of their livelihood
Tea industry faces fall in exports, revenues and volumes due to Covid-19 lockdown
Assam and Darjeeling are staring at a loss of 15 percent and 30 percent in revenue respectively
Job losses mount, recession looms as India battles Covid-19
Contractual staff and daily wagers most hit by the 21—day lockdown
Lockdown impact: Father of three allegedly commits suicide in Assam
35-year-old daily wager took extreme step after being forced to watch his children starve for three days
Covid-19 : Indian Society of Labour Economics pens letter to GoI to ramp up relief measures
The organization has written to the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers of all states suggesting additional relief measures for the vulnerable population in lockdown
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