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We must take control of our labour and knowledge, says this open letter to India’s engineers, scientists and developers.
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ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and sanitation workers overlooked in India’s healthcare protection reforms
As the Supreme Court formulated a National Task Force to address the issue of violence against medical professionals, the concerns of ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and health sanitation workers remain outside its purview, exposing a glaring gap in the nation's commitment to equitable healthcare safety for all.
Bombay HC orders state Social Welfare Department to take steps towards eradicating manual scavenging, encourages greater transparency and accountability
The Bombay High Court issued an order to the Maharashtra government to ensure greater transparency and accountability in its fight against manual scavenging as evidence presented in court contradicted the state's claim of having eradicated the practice, revealing ongoing instances of manual scavenging and associated fatalities.
Labour cess utilisation remains low, Kerala only state to fully use its labour cess funds
Out of 1.12 lakh crores collected under labour welfare cess, little more than 64 thousand crores have been expended by the states/UTs
Journalist cannot cover the labour beat without questioning extreme inequality- P Sainath
Workshop in Chennai initiates a much-needed critical dialogue about vanishing Labour Beat in the media landscape
70 migrant families evicted in Bengaluru, homes demolished, accused of being “illegal immigrants” from Bangladesh even after valid documents
The eviction has left approximately 400 daily wage workers struggling on the street, the police took this act based on an allegedly false report of Republic TV Kannada; activists deem the instance to be abuse of power by the police, highlight violation of fundamental rights of the victims
Union Minister says no report of manual scavenging in last 5 years
Safai Karmachari Andolan demands that the Prime Minister come out with a White Paper on work done by govt for manual scavengers in last 10 years and seeks special package for liberation and rehabilitation of manual scavengers
Amidst Budget Session din, parliamentary responses reveal huge vacancies pending in the Central Government offices
As many as 84,106 vacancies are pending to be filled in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) alone, with more than 16,000 and 5000 non-teaching and teaching jobs respectively lying unfilled in the Central Universities
Modi 3.0 Govt Deals a Blow to Workers’ Hard-Earned PF/Pension Money: CITU
The central trade union has condemned the recent notification to drastically reduce penalty charges on employers defaulting in payment of EPF, EPS, EDLI contributions.
Rich Heritage but Poor Plight of Bishnupur’s Baluchari Silk Artisans
Most cooperatives set up during Left rule have closed. At present, about 15,000 people are involved in Baluchari saree-making, a majority whom work as daily wage labourers, as they do not own looms.
Delayed wages, contract labour caused sanitation worker’s death: JNUTA
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