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Author: Monica Aggarwal

Monica Aggarwal

Embark on a journey of advocacy and enlightenment with Monica Aggarwal. Through her compassionate storytelling, Monica sheds light on the intricate tapestry of workers' rights, fostering awareness and understanding in our collective pursuit of a fair and just work environment.

Malaysian Glove Manufacturers Suspect Supplier of Forced Labour Violations

Malaysian Glove Manufacturers Suspect Supplier of Forced Labour Violations

Glove manufacturer YTY has raised alarms over forced-labour practices that could be of a “systemic nature” at one of its ceramic-mould suppliers based in Malaysia. The company recently engaged in preliminary discussions with the supplier

Bangalore IT Workers stage a Protest against unhealthy Work Culture, Strive for Work-Life Balance

Bangalore IT Workers stage a Protest against unhealthy Work Culture, Strive for Work-Life Balance

On March 9, a battle within battle was going on on the streets at Bengaluru's Freedom Park. Hundreds of techies braving scorching heat demanded legal protection from after-office hours work expectations and a healthier work-life

Pakistan: Power employees stage protest for salary hike

Pakistan: Power employees stage protest for salary hike

Electricity sector employees staged a protest to demand a rise in their wages in Lahore, Pakistan, on Wednesday. Carrying national and workers' rights flags, employees protested under the banner of the All Pakistan Wapda Hydro

Samsung workers protest against suspension of three union leaders in Chennai

Samsung workers protest against suspension of three union leaders in Chennai

A large number of Samsung workers staged a protest at the company’s manufacturing unit in Chennai against the suspension of three staff allegedly without any basis.  The three workers were office-bearers of the CITU-backed Samsung

Over 20k federal workers take Trump’s ‘buyout’ offer

Over 20k federal workers take Trump’s ‘buyout’ offer

More than 20,000 federal employees (about 1% of the workforce) have signed up for an offer to quit their jobs in exchange for continued salaries until September. With this development, the newly-appointed Trump administration, backed

US State Dept fires 60 contractors in rights and labor bureau

US State Dept fires 60 contractors in rights and labor bureau

The US State Department has fired at least 60 contractors working for its Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Bureau, according to two U.S. officials and two former officials, the New York Times reported.  This came

Trade Unions pressure Labour over zero-hours workers

Trade Unions pressure Labour over zero-hours workers

The Trades Union Congress said one in 12 zero-hours worker has been with their current employer for more than a decade, while almost half have been in the same job for more than two years

Samsung India workers win historic union registration after months of strike

Samsung India workers win historic union registration after months of strike

The first Samsung workers’ union in India has been registered after a 38-day protest and 212-day legal fight. In a landmark victory for the labour movement, the Tamil Nadu Labour Department registered the Centre of

Saudi Arabia introduces National Policy to eliminate forced labour

Saudi Arabia introduces National Policy to eliminate forced labour

Saudi Arabia has become the first member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to ratify the 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labor Convention of the International Labour Organization and introduce a comprehensive National Policy to

India: SC asks Centre to bring strong law to protect domestic workers’ rights

India: SC asks Centre to bring strong law to protect domestic workers’ rights

The Indian Supreme Court has called on the government to enact a comprehensive law to safeguard the rights of millions of domestic workers across the country. The apex court further directed the Centre to set