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Trade unions, farmers hold nationwide strike; massive protests across Hima
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Vijendra Mehra, President of CITU Himachal Pradesh, said the strike was organised on the call of 10 central trade unions, including CITU, and supported by dozens of national federations working in both the government and non-government sectors.
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"Bills being brought to turn people into bonded labourers": SP MP Ram Gopa
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Yadav said that all the policies being brought up by the Centre are meant to turn people into bonded labourers.
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"Will Modi ji listen now?": Rahul Gandhi voices support for workers, farme
Updated : 1 month ago IST
"Today, millions of workers and farmers across the country are on the streets, raising their voice for their rights. Workers fear that the four Labour Codes will weaken their rights. Farmers are apprehensive that trade agreements will strike a blow to their livelihood. And weakening or el
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Pakistan: Protest held after trade unionist goes missing, activists demand
Updated : 2 months ago IST
A protest demonstration was held outside Karachi Press Club. The protest was organised upon the request of the National Trade Union Federation Pakistan (NTUF-P)
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Punjab Congress to hold statewide press conferences over MGNREGA issues
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Congress will oppose the Centre's decision to impose a 40 per cent financial burden on states. It will also hold the AAP government accountable for failing to implement MGNREGA effectively in Punjab.
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Pak: Karachi Climate March calls for clean energy shift, fossil fuel phase
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Activists and civil society members marched in Karachi during Climate March 2025 to highlight the impacts of climate change, demand a shift away from fossil fuels, and raise concerns over workers' rights, heat stress, and environmental negligence by authorities.
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LoP Rahul Gandhi meets workers' unions, flags labour codes concerns
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday met representatives of workers' unions from across the country at the Jan Sansad, during which they raised deep concerns about the four new Labour Codes. The interaction focused on the impact of the codes on workers' right
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Pakistan: HRCP warns Punjab Labour Code 2025 may undermine labour protecti
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The HRCP warns that the proposed Punjab Labour Code 2025 could weaken workers' rights, citing poor consultation, diluted protections, and loopholes on child and forced labour. The report urges Punjab's government to rewrite the code in line with ILO standards and ensure genuine worker par
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Workers and faremrs protest agaisnt four labour codes in Shimla
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Workers, farmers, and horticulturists on Wednesday held a protest rally in Shimla against the four Labour Codes, alleging that the new laws undermine workers' rights and benefit corporates.
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Government enforces four Labour Codes to simplify, streamline India's labo
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a historic decision, four labour codes which subsume several labour-related laws, came into force from Friday, as part of efforts towards a future-ready workforce for Aatmanirbhar Bharat by modernising regulations, enhancing workers' welfare and aligning the labour ecosystem with the evol
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"Strong foundation for universal social security, minimum wages": PM Modi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 are set to be implemented from today.
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Workers' Rights at the Fore: TUCC's 12th National Conference Charts Future
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 18: The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) held its 12th National Conference in New Delhi from November 15 to 17, 2025, bringing together more than 300 delegates from 22 states and union territories. The three-day conference adopted several key resolutions aim
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