TFPPS organized a crucial meeting in Sivaganga to educate goat herders on bonded and child labour laws. Officials discussed ongoing cases, highlighting payment irregularities. Read the full story.
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali, launches a novel music therapy program in labour rooms to reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being during childbirth. Learn about this innovative approach.
Bank employees across India demand a 5-day work week, planning sit-ins and a nationwide strike in January 2025 if the government fails to act. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu construction workers protest in Madurai, demanding repeal of four central labour laws they claim favour corporates and threaten worker rights, welfare boards, and job security. Read more.
India's labour market grapples with deep-rooted gender disparities, the most persistent challenge according to experts. Explore the causes and potential solutions for inclusive growth.
Labour officials held an awareness programme at IOCL's Jharsuguda LPG plant on the four new labour codes. Learn how these reforms aim to simplify compliance and boost worker welfare.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests PUNGRAIN inspector for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe in Bathinda. The official was caught red-handed demanding money to clear a payment file. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Punjab's Social Security Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur commits to addressing demands of blind unions, prioritizing Divyang quota vacancies and empowerment. Read the full story.
Labour and farm unions in Bathinda protested the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, calling it a betrayal of rural workers. They demand MGNREGA be strengthened instead.
Kerala govt forms 3-member legal panel to study Centre's labour codes, calls them anti-worker. Panel to submit report in a month. State vows constitutional fight.
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
Bihar renames its Labour Resources Department, signaling a new focus on migrant workers. We explore if this administrative change can translate into real action for millions.
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.
15 teachers' unions in Punjab stage statewide protests against alleged harassment during election duty. They demand compensation for families of deceased teachers and better safety measures. Read more.
National media unions unite in Delhi, demanding a new wage board and opposing the four labour codes. Key demands include better pay, job security, and press freedom. Read the full story.
Journalist and media worker unions united at a national conference to demand the formation of a new wage board and oppose the four new labour codes. Key demands include social security and job security.
Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) organized a crucial session on India's new labour codes. Learn what experts said about compliance and impact on businesses in Ludhiana.
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the layoff of 250 State Department employees. The ruling cites a law passed after the government shutdown. Read the full story for details.
Tamil Nadu's labour department has indefinitely postponed a crucial survey of inter-state migrant workers due to fears of political backlash. Officials warn this leaves policymakers in the dark.
Over 30 teachers' unions in Maharashtra will strike on December 5, demanding resolution on staffing patterns and CTET mandate. Schools may shut. Read full details.
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg argues India's new labour codes are not transformative. Their success hinges on effective execution, with deeper reforms for workers and entrepreneurs still pending. Read the analysis.
Rajasthan's milk production & cattle feed turnover surged from ₹8,000 cr to ₹10,000 cr in 2 years. All 24 milk unions now profitable. Read about the state's dairy revolution.
Travel operators in Thiruvananthapuram urge government intervention as auto-taxi unions block Uber and Ola in Kovalam, threatening tourism revenue and Kerala's image.
Five years after Parliament passed new labour codes, implementation remains slow. While hailed as revolutionary, experts debate if these reforms represent true transformation or incremental progress.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan warns new labour code may dismantle worker protections, extend work hours, and weaken unions. Urgent review demanded.
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty demands immediate withdrawal of 4 labour codes, warning they weaken workers' rights and social justice. Read the full story.
Rajasthan employee unions oppose state govt's order requiring institutions to fund pensions independently. Massive protest planned in Jaipur on December 14. Read full details.
CII Northern Region praises India's simplified labour codes, highlighting benefits for industry and workers. Learn how these reforms boost ease of doing business.
Kerala's trade unions pass a resolution demanding the withdrawal of the four labour codes, calling them anti-worker. The state announces a labour conclave to debate the issue. Read more.