Labour

Modern-Day Slavery: Karnataka IT Workers Reject 12-Hour Workday Proposal

The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union has denounced the state government's proposal to legalize 12-hour workdays in the tech sector, calling it an aggressive push to deepen exploitation, eliminate jobs, and prioritize corporate profits over worker dignity, health, and survival.

Tamil Nadu: AIAWU Demands Timely Wage Disbursal for MNREGA Workers, Welfare Board

The All India Agricultural Workers Union (AIAWU) has accused the BJP-led central government of weakening the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) and has demanded increased wages and additional working days under the scheme.

MGNREGA Demand Rises Amid Rural Job Crunch, Funding Remains Flat

As rural job opportunities shrink, over 20 million households sought work under MGNREGA in April and May 2025. Despite the surge in demand, the Centre has kept the scheme’s allocation unchanged at ₹86,000 crore, even as studies highlight a drop in actual work generated and mass deletions of workers from official records.

NTPL Workers Strike Enter 23rd Day, Management Refuse Equal Wage for Equal Work

The contract workers of the NTPL are demanding equal wage for equal work, as per the verdict of the labour department and the Madras High Court.

Undermining Labour Rights: Modi Government’s Assault on Contract Worker Protections

The Modi government is crippling statutory labour boards to weaken contract worker protections, aiding employers and undermining decades of worker struggles. The May 20th General Strike is a crucial pushback against these anti-labour moves.

Unity in the Face of Retaliation: Samsung Workers' Fight for Union

Amid suspensions, legal delays, and alleged corporate intimidation, workers at Samsung India Electronics Limited in Chennai are waging a determined struggle for union recognition and fair labour practices. Backed by CITU and supported by international solidarity, their fight exposes the deeper challenges of labour rights in India’s booming manufacturing sector.

Workers Call for Nationwide General Strike on May 20th, 2025, to Protest Anti-Worker Policies

The Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Independent Federations has called for a nationwide general strike on May 20th, 2025, to protest the government's anti-worker policies. The strike aims to stop the implementation of the Labour Codes. Workers are demanding fair wages, job security, and the protection of democratic rights. The strike will follow a series of nationwide campaigns and mobilizations.

AWFFI is set to launch a protest against the central government on March 21

In a statement from AWFFI president P P Prema and general secretary Madhumita Bandyopadhyay, the federation demands the regularisation of ASHA workers as government employees, a minimum wage of Rs. 26000 per month instead of the current incentive-based pay, and guaranteed pensions for ASHA workers and facilitators.

Massive National Strikes in June 2025 to Protest Power Sector Privatization

In a historic move, nearly 2.7 million electricity workers and engineers in India are set to strike on June 26, 2025, in protest of the government’s push to privatize the power sector. The strike, organized by the National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers (NCCOEEE), aims to challenge the privatization of state-run utilities, which will lead to unaffordable energy, job losses, and diminished public control. The movement has garnered widespread support from unions, farmers, and activists, marking a pivotal moment in India’s ongoing battle over energy sovereignty and public services.

Kerala Becomes First State to Grant Unconditional Honorarium to ASHA Workers

In a landmark move, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala has made history by becoming the first state in India to grant unconditional honorarium to ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers.

ASHA Workers’ Struggles: Fighting for Pension and Job Security

ASHA workers across India continue to face harsh working conditions, with low pay and inadequate benefits. While Kerala’s Left Democratic Front (LDF) government has increased honorariums and initiated health initiatives like cancer screenings, the central government’s failure to address ASHA workers’ demands for better wages, job security, and recognition remains a significant challenge. The need for a nationwide framework to ensure fair compensation and better working conditions for these essential healthcare providers is more pressing than ever.

National Welfare Schemes Under Threat Due to Fund Allocation Issues

National welfare programs such as the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and the Mid-Day Meal scheme are facing severe challenges due to insufficient funding from the BJP -led NDA central government.