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The newsletter that tracks the lives of workers in India. Published by Sevanti Ninan

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instagram.com/p/DfE6DrjA1qI/ US-based AI company Innodata reportedly laid off 550 Indian staff members in India. Employees said access to their work devices and company IDs was cut off without calls from HR. Termination emails followed.
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PM Modi Interacts Women Workers, Discusses Local Employment Opportunities During Varanasi Visit

PM Modi Interacts Women Workers, Discusses Local Employment Opportunities During Varanasi Visit

Varanasi (UP), October 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with women employees at Arvind Limited’s garment manufacturing facility, emphasising the importance of skill development and...

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telegraphindia.com/india/sup… The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern at the corporate affairs ministry “hijacking” the staff recruitment process for the National Company Law Tribunal, “impinging upon the autonomy” of the institution.
Supreme Court slams corporate affairs ministry's 'hijack' of tribunal hiring

Supreme Court slams corporate affairs ministry's 'hijack' of tribunal hiring

The National Company Law Tribunal deals with major corporate disputes, insolvency and liquidation proceedings besides partnerships and other issues

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telegraphindia.com/west-beng… The Ambari tea estate in Jalpaiguri reopened on Wednesday after 11 months. The garden has around 2,000 permanent and temporary workers and employees combined. On December 3 last year, the garden shut following a labour dispute, leaving workers jobless.
Ambari tea estate reopens after 11-month closure, bringing relief to 600 workers

Ambari tea estate reopens after 11-month closure, bringing relief to 600 workers

As the garden gates opened in the morning, the familiar sound of the work siren echoed once again

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IT union flays Piyush Goyal over his 'no 5 pm, no weekends' remarks

IT union flays Piyush Goyal over his 'no 5 pm, no weekends' remarks

IT union slams Piyush Goyal over no weekend remarks, echoing Narayana Murthy work hours debate. KITU argues comments promote chattel slavery and disregard labour laws, putting corporate interests...

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deccanherald.com/india/cpim-… CPI(M)-backed Centre for India Trade Unions (CITU) on Wednesday announced a Parliament March by workers on December 1 demanding increasing minimum wages to Rs 42,000, repealing Labour Codes, filling up vacancies, and scrapping of SIR
CPI(M)-backed workers’ union announces December 1 Parliament march, demands Rs 42,000 minimum wage

CPI(M)-backed workers’ union announces December 1 Parliament march, demands Rs 42,000 minimum wage

Trade union protest: CITU leaders Sudip Datta and Elamaram Kareem announced a December 1 Parliament march in New Delhi demanding a Rs 42,000 minimum wage and the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

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Follow Worker Web on Substack to track the world of workers. Latest issue: sevantininan108753.substack.… @working_india @jan_sahas @ILONewDelhi @StrandedWorkers @globalrec @SASPNUS @CASIPenn @startkabir
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thehindu.com/sci-tech/health… Many farmworkers lack basic protection from extreme weather, including access to shade, rest breaks and drinking water, the report notes. International labour standards are often ignored,while weak enforcement leaves workers exposed to dangerous conditions
Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

Extreme weather, harmful chemicals escalating health risks among food workers, finds global report

Global IPES-Food report warns climate change raises health risks for 1.4B food workers, many in poverty wages and informal jobs.

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thehindu.com/business/Econom… Union govt to change design & structure of the Periodic Labour Force Survey to track digital platform workers and capture engagement in unpaid household, caregiving, volunteer, and trainee work.
Government to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workers

Government to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workers

India’s PLFS to include digital platform workers, unpaid household work, and underutilisation measures with redesigned sampling from 2027.

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Centre introduces AI-based verification upgrade in attendance app for rural jobs scheme

Centre introduces AI-based verification upgrade in attendance app for rural jobs scheme

India upgrades rural employment attendance with AI-based liveness, anti-tamper security, and enhanced face verification to curb fraud.

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Female labour participation goes up, says data

Female labour participation goes up, says data

NEW DELHI: India’s female labour force participation rate rose to 34.6% in September 2026 from 34.1% a year earlier, according to the latest Periodic Labour For

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uniglobalunion.org/wp-conten… UNIGlobal Union's investigation into working conditions at G4S, an Allied Universal company, in India, documenting suppression of unionization among the private security guards who protect the country’s malls, factories, offices and construction sites.
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indianexpress.com/article/ex… People in India working in roles across Copilot, AI experiences, Windows and Devices, Xbox, finance and human resources, could be impacted by the move.
Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 employees: What it means for India staff

Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 employees: What it means for India staff

Microsoft has extended a voluntary exit scheme to eligible employees in India. The offer includes financial support and career transition assistance, with a December 1 deadline to accept. Here is...

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thewire.in/labour/the-govern… The real test of India’s labour market is not how many names enter an EPFO database but whether the economy creates enough stable, productive and decently paid jobs.
The Government’s Job Statistics Are Misleading

The Government’s Job Statistics Are Misleading

The real test of India’s labour market is not how many names enter an EPFO database but whether the economy creates enough stable, productive and decently paid jobs.

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indianexpress.com/article/op… In the latest issue of Worker Web--For migrant children, access to school is not enough--the challenge lies in ensuring meaningful learning, remedial teaching, academic & mental-health support, emotional well-being, and equitable educational strategies.
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indianexpress.com/article/op… In the latest issue of Worker Web--For migrant children, access to school is not enough--the challenge lies in ensuring meaningful learning, remedial teaching, academic & mental-health support, emotional well-being, and equitable educational strategies.
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newindianexpress.com/amp/sto… Amid national rise, Keralam loses 23,632 factory jobs; steepest fall among states In absolute numbers, employment in the state’s factories fell to 3,34,279 from 3,57,911 in 2023-24, a drop of 6.6%.
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In the latest issue of Worker Web sevantininan108753.substack.… Wage Comparison for Hindi Speaking States
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Indian economy’s UP paradox: State leads in poverty reduction, but ranks 2nd-lowest in per capita income theprint.in/economy/indian-e… @AajeevikaBureau @MaheshGajera14 @sksinghintuc @VijooKrishnan @roadscholarz @TGPWU @SubhashiniAli
Indian economy's UP paradox: State leads in poverty reduction, but ranks 2nd-lowest in per capita...

Indian economy's UP paradox: State leads in poverty reduction, but ranks 2nd-lowest in per capita...

Uttar Pradesh demonstrates potential of support-led security on a remarkable scale. However, its achievements must be considered alongside its limitations.

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Indian economy’s UP paradox: State leads in poverty reduction, but ranks 2nd-lowest in per capita income theprint.in/economy/indian-e… @AajeevikaBureau @MaheshGajera14 @sksinghintuc @VijooKrishnan @roadscholarz @TGPWU @SubhashiniAli
Indian economy's UP paradox: State leads in poverty reduction, but ranks 2nd-lowest in per capita...

Indian economy's UP paradox: State leads in poverty reduction, but ranks 2nd-lowest in per capita...

Uttar Pradesh demonstrates potential of support-led security on a remarkable scale. However, its achievements must be considered alongside its limitations.

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