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Ronak Chhabra
EDSO 2021: Nationwide Demonstrations Staged Against ‘Draconian’ Ordinance
23 Jul 2021
Protesting under the banner of Central Trade Unions, workers demanded the withdrawal of the Essential Defence Services Ordinance 2021; while a bill to replace it was introduced in Parliament on July…
Ronak Chhabra
OFB: Ahead of Indefinite Strike, Centre Empowers Itself to Penalise Workers in ‘Essential Defence Services’
01 Jul 2021
Defence Federations called the Ordinance – designed on the lines of ESMA – 'brutal' and 'draconian'; they are to meet on Thursday evening to discuss a future course of action.
Neelambaran A
TN Elections: Left Wields Pockets of Influence, Thanks to History of Leading People’s Struggles
23 Feb 2021
Both CPI(M) and CPI hope to better their vote share as part of the DMK-led alliance in the upcoming Assembly polls.
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Farm Laws: People March to Raj Bhavans Across the Country in Farmers’ Support, Demand Repeal
23 Jan 2021
Farmers organisations, supported by labour unions, civil society groups and the common people marched to the Raj Bhavan in their respective state capitals this morning, in solidarity with the farme
Ronak Chhabra
Central Trade Unions Mull Over Prolonged General Strike of Workers
29 Dec 2020
The workers’ unions are aiming to pressure the Centre to withdraw the labour codes along with extending solidarity with the ongoing farmers’ movements.
Ronak Chhabra
Central Trade Unions Boycott Government Meeting over Labour Rules, Call Consultation ‘Farce’
24 Dec 2020
Mentioning that a one-day virtual conference would serve “no fruitful purpose”, the unions instead demand a physical meeting for each of the four codes.
KR Shyam Sundar
One More Labour Code with Loopholes and Defects
27 Nov 2020
A critical examination of the central government’s draft rules for the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code.
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Three Mistakes by the Grand Alliance, General Strike and more
12 Nov 2020
In today's episode of the 'Daily Round-Up', we take a look at some of the bitter-sweet lessons from the Bihar Elections, where it came to the fore that the people did not trust the opposition Grand…
Neelambaran A
Prices of Commodities Skyrocket, TN Govt Announces 50% Cut in Diwali Bonus of PSU Workers
03 Nov 2020
The different trade unions have condemned the unilateral move of the government and demanded the government to restore the 20% bonus for all workers including casual and contract workers.
Ronak Chhabra
Manesar: Unionisation of Contract Labour a Big Step Forward, But New Challenges Ahead
18 Oct 2020
The recent enrolment of contract workers in an auto component plant union, despite various hurdles in the way, has been hailed by trade union activists and wider workforce.