Devyani case: Workers group to protest at New York consulate on Friday

The National Domestic Workers Alliance and the United Workers Congress have called for an International Day of Action to support Sangeeta Richard, who had been hired by Indian diplomat Devyani......

Parliament passes bill to ban strikes by essential defence services

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill which allows the central government to prohibit strikes, lockouts, and layoffs in units engaged in essential defence services. The Essential Defence Services......

'This is not the case of one Sangeeta alone'

"Diplomats should recognise the work of the domestic helps..." "... media is focused on the treatment of the employer rather than the exploitation of the domestic worker she employed." "Is Sangeeta......

ILO writes to Modi, voices concerns over labour law changes

ILO acts upon a plea by 10 central trade unions objecting to the ordinances proposed to temporarily scrap labour laws in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, along with other labour law changes.  The......

When companies fail to recognise trade unions

Gaps in labour legislation and India's reluctance to ratify two ILO conventions are stoking disputes over trade union recognition between managements and workers, says Sreelatha Menon. Twelve trade......

Govt employees give 3-month ultimatum to Centre

Setting the tone for Friday's trade unions' convention, representatives of the state and central government employees on Thursday gave a three-month ultimatum to the Centre to meet their demands,......

Labour reforms move a step ahead; outsiders can now become TU leaders

The Centre has, however, retained its proposal to curb flash strikes as workers in all factories will be required to give employers a strike notice of at least two weeks after the Bill becomes a......