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The Labour Code offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, productivity-linked wage system that delivers dignity and growth

Contract workers in Hyderabad’s government hospitals, including sanitation, security, and patient care staff, staged a one-hour protest demanding higher wages. Organised by TMCEWU and affiliated to AITUC, the workers highlighted that they are paid Rs 11,000 instead of the mandated Rs 13,600.

A closer look reveals that the reforms prioritise employer flexibility over worker security, raising concerns about long-term labour welfare

Though the long-awaited labour codes represent genuine reforms, the government must address the concerns of unions fully and fairly

Rama Rao expressed concern over the plight of contract and outsourcing workers, including panchayat staff, municipality workers, hospital and hostel employees, and guest lecturers, who have been struggling without wages

Peddapalli: Tension prevailed at NTPC labour gate when CISF jawans lathi-charged the agitating contract workers here on Monday. About 10 workers sustained severe injuries and have been hospitalised, while 70 others received minor injuries during the lathi-charge. Contract workers of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) led by the joint action committee (JAC) organised a meeting […]