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Economy

Fighting for rights of domestic workers

June 23, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

June 16, 2011, was a landmark day for domestic workers the world over. The Convention C 189 was passed, giving domestic workers the world over increased hope of legislative and social justice. Eighteen countries have

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Economy

Bengaluru garment workers protest: what happened in April 2016

May 9, 2017 News Desk

The report says that the protest by garment workers was spontaneous and not organised by any union, hence police were unable to get into negotiations to control the protest.

workers at a construction site
Economy

Demonetisation woes: Bank accounts aren’t helping these construction workers yet

January 11, 2017 Akshatha M

They’re supposed to have their salaries credited to their accounts. But for these migrant workers, realities are quite different. Why? Read on.

Economy

BBMP pourakarmika union says no to self help groups, demands revised wages

October 27, 2016 Radio Active 90.4MHz

BBMP, instead of paying the revised salary to contract workers and regularising them, is thinking of self-help groups. Contract Pourakarmika Union is opposing this move.

Economy

Plastic ban: 25,000 to lose jobs; Industry seeks solutions

November 19, 2015 Akshatha M

Both plastic producers and recyclers in Jolly Mohalla, Nayandahalli and Peenya will be affected badly if the plastic ban is implemented in letter and spirit. What will happen to the livelihoods of the workers in such industries?

Economy

Conference on human trafficking to be held at Christ University, Bengaluru

September 13, 2015 Ignatius Joseph

In 2014, Karnataka recorded the third highest number of human trafficking cases in the country. This national conference hopes to identify measures that can help secure the welfare of victims.

Economy

Workers in the shadows

June 16, 2015 Pinky Chandran

June 16th is designated as International Domestic Workers Day. While they play a vital role in most middle and upper class families, most domestic help continue to work on the fringes of society.

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Economy

No kids as house helps: Domestic Workers Union

August 20, 2014 News Desk

Karnataka Domestic Workers Union is organising a protest, to call for the abolishment of employment of children in domestic work.

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Economy

Will the law put a stop to child labour, or should we do something?

July 16, 2014 Sakuntala Narasimhan

Laws are effective only when people care about them, and politicians back them. What can we do to stop child labour?

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Economy

Who killed Muniyappa?

December 13, 2013 Sakuntala Narasimhan

There are too many schemes from the government, that never reach the needy. When will people like Muniyappa see better days?

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Civic

‘Relieving’ questions

July 1, 2013 Kavitha Reddy

In the absence of public restrooms, answering nature’s call is a challenge for many. A Bangalorean urges urban planners to include such fundamental human needs in their thinking.

Economy

Brick by brick, they build others’ dreams

May 30, 2013 Nalme Nachiyar

Who are these people who build the homes and commercial complexes in Bangalore? Where do they come from? Why did they come here? An insight on the people who came from nowhere to Bangalore in search of a better life.

construction workers on the site
Economy

They build our dreams, but rarely receive their dues

May 26, 2013 Nalme Nachiyar

The language problem and the not-so-easy paperwork is making it difficult for construction workers to avail the benefits of the labour welfare schemes designed by the government.

Economy

Standing Orders: What do IT employees feel?

March 12, 2013 Navya P K

Some IT employees are sceptical about the much-awaited act’s effectiveness. Can it tackle favouritism, overtime without compensation etc., let alone serious malpractices?

Economy

IT firms have to follow Standing Orders: Are they ready?

March 10, 2013 Navya P K

Though many IT majors have submitted draft Standing Orders – that determines when employees can be fired, what is misconduct etc., the industry is not fully ready. Why are they lobbying against the Act?

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