Mass protests in India against government’s move to undermine rural employment program

Indian Workers Are on the Front Line of Global Exploitation

From Europe to the Gulf states, Indian migrant workers are being recruited for the most insecure, low-paid, and dangerous jobs. The story begins at home, where India’s caste system produces a labor force vulnerable to the most extreme exploitation.

USTR Probe: Indian Industry Bodies To Counter Forced-Labour Claims In July 8 Hearing

The move comes after the Indian government formally disputed the US findings on forced labour and overcapacity during the ongoing Section 301 investigation.

Supporters block NH-44 after Narottam Mishra denied BJP ticket for Datia assembly bypoll, police deployed

Huge ruckus hit Madhya Pradesh BJP's Datia unit as several councillors resigned over denial of ticket to Narottam Mishra, former state home minister, instead, the party has fielded Ashutosh Tiwari for the bypoll. Angered over the party's decision, several councillors including BJP District President Raghuvir Saran resigned. Subsequently, all BJP councilors also submitted their resignations. Thousands of his followers also blocked Jhansi Highway (NH-44) bringing traffic to a complete standstill with long queues of vehicles. The supporters also pelted stones at the police following which heavy security deployed at the spot to control the tense situation.

تحرك غضب لأصحاب الشهائد المعطّلين ضد المماطلة والتنكر لوعود التشغيل

نفّذ عدد من أصحاب الشهائد المعطلين عن العمل، صباح 8 جويلية، تحركا احتجاجيا حاشدا بساحة القصبة بالعاصمة مطالبة بحقهم في الشغل والكرامة. وشهد التحرك مناوشات بين المحتجين وقوات الشرطة في ظل حالة من الاحتقان والغضب، ورفع التحرك شعارات تحمّل رئيس الدولة المسؤولية في استمرار أزمة البطالة والمماطلة في الاستجابة لمطالبهم.

(2nd LD) Labor, management narrow gap in minimum wage proposals to 690 won

SEJONG, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Labor and management representatives narrowed the gap...