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Labour Rights Nov 11, 2022 - 13:48

Qatar World Cup 2022: Migrant workers who worked on stadiums reveal widespread abuse

A report by human rights organisation Equidem found that labour abuses continued at FIFA World Cup sites in Qatar in recent years, despite various measures to address the persistent issue.
Qatar World Cup 2022: Migrant workers who worked on stadiums reveal widespread abuse
Pourakarmikas protesting in Bengaluru on July 1, they have continued their protest seeking CM Basavaraj Bommai's assurances in writing
Protest Jul 03, 2022 - 17:52

‘Want CM's promises in writing’: Karnataka’s pourakarmikas continue protest

SC admits plea seeking social security benefits for gig workers, issues notice
Court Dec 13, 2021 - 15:04

SC admits plea seeking social security benefits for gig workers, issues notice

Bengaluru ITI workers at the protest
Labour Rights Dec 10, 2021 - 14:58

Bengaluru: ITI lays off 80+ employees after unionising efforts

Municipal workers at work in Vijayawada
Labour Jun 17, 2021 - 19:12

AP’s outsourcing system to replace middlemen has made it worse for municipal workers

Sweatshops disguised as schools How young girls are exploited in TNs cotton valley
Child Rights Oct 10, 2018 - 09:27

Sweatshops disguised as schools: How young girls are exploited in TN’s cotton valley

Low wages and the garment sector What can the Karnataka govt do for employees
Labour Jun 16, 2018 - 13:14

Low wages and the garment sector: What can the Karnataka govt do for employees?

Once a tribute to legendary TN writer the Thiru Vi Ka library is now barely functional
Memorial Feb 02, 2018 - 11:02

Once a tribute to legendary TN writer, the Thiru Vi Ka library is now barely functional

TN gets Indias first trade union for IT sector Whats in it for employees
IT Sector Nov 23, 2017 - 16:26

TN gets India's first trade union for IT sector: What's in it for employees

Why drop transgender persons from Wages Bill Activists question govt stand on labour rights
LGBTQ+ rights Sep 04, 2017 - 18:16

‘Why drop transgender persons from Wages Bill?’: Activists question govt stand on labour rights

Photo essay How TN textile mills force girls into bonded labour to earn dowry
Labour Rights Sep 02, 2017 - 16:53

Photo essay: How TN textile mills force girls into bonded labour to 'earn dowry'

Unity of employees is a historical necessity Why Indian IT sector needs trade unions
IT Sector Aug 29, 2017 - 17:02

Unity of employees is a historical necessity: Why Indian IT sector needs trade unions

TN mill worker who stood up for women laborers commits suicide after management calls him thief
Workers' Right Jun 02, 2017 - 19:25

TN mill worker who stood up for women laborers commits suicide after management calls him thief

Domestic workers agency bans Bollywood celebrities after repeated instances of abuse
Labour rights Apr 19, 2017 - 16:19

Domestic workers' agency bans Bollywood celebrities after repeated instances of abuse

Keralas agriculture is at the brink of collapse Will the communism-loving state wake up
news May 07, 2015 - 05:30

Kerala’s agriculture is at the brink of collapse. Will the communism-loving state wake up?

A report that sheds light on the misery of women labourers in the Tamil Nadu spinning industry
news Mar 21, 2015 - 05:30

A report that sheds light on the misery of women labourers in the Tamil Nadu spinning industry

Indias booming so why is it so bad at sport apart from cricket
news Mar 10, 2015 - 05:30

India's booming, so why is it so bad at sport? (apart from cricket)

Young people in Peru protest of dilution of labour laws clash with police
news Mar 09, 2015 - 05:30

Young people in Peru protest of dilution of labour laws, clash with police