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......
"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......
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......
An environmental health researcher has sought intervention of the National Human Rights Commission, alleging that drafters of the Nuclear Liability Bill have ignored recommendations of the......
Gopal Krishna makes a case against the nuclear liability bill. Even as the Parliamentary Standing Committee was busy taking submission and testimonies from citizens and experts in India in the......
'A proposal to do away with labour laws is not feasible.''That's why we wanted to have a dialogue with the states.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com "We want to attract investments and are......
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......
Ten central trade unions on Monday said they are considering approaching the International Labour Organization (ILO) against suspension of major labour laws in some states. Image used for......
'Just as coronavirus has come to us from China, this disease is also coming from that country.''India is a strong democracy and you cannot compromise on labour laws in this manner.''These changes......
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......
Despite our love for it, Hera Pheri is not a movie recommended for its music.Phir Hera Pheri maintains the tradition. The nutty trio of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal return in the......