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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Privatization protest: 900 sanitation workers in police custody released
Chennai: More than 900 sanitation workers were released from police custody on Thursday after being arrested. The action followed a 13-day protest by the workers in front of Ripon Buildings. Meanwhile, the union and conservancy workers filed a petition in court seeking permission to continue their protest at Rajarathinam Stadium. The workers held the protest against the privatization of solid waste management in Royapuram and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar zones. They were arrested following a high court directive asking the police to shift them to designated protest venues. They were kept in 11 marriage halls and community centres at various locations, including Velachery, Madipakkam, and Kotturpuram. Their mobile phones were also confiscated. "The police arrested the workers and advocates from the protest site, and since they don't have their phones, we are unable to contact them. We went to distribute food to the protesters, but the police denied us entry. Even family members were not allowed to meet or contact the workers. About 150 workers were dropped off in the middle of the night without any transport options," said R Mohan of All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU). You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Gold Rates Today in Chennai | Silver Rates Today in Chennai The Madras high court order stated that the sanitation workers may protest only at designated spots. "We submitted a petition to the court seeking permission to allow them to protest at Rajarathinam Stadium until their demands are met by the state govt," Mohan added. Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has assured the sanitation workers that if they return to duty by Aug 31, employment will mandatorily be provided to them. Although the zones have been privatized, job security will be maintained for the workers. After handing over operations to the private contractor, the employment structure has been streamlined to include more benefits for the sanitation workers. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Roya News
6 days ago
- Business
- Roya News
India sends over 20,000 workers to 'Israel' as Palestinian labor ban deepens
India has confirmed that more than 20,000 of its citizens have relocated to 'Israel' to fill jobs once held by Palestinians, following the outbreak of the war on Gaza. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh told parliament last week that between November 2023 and July 2025, 20,000 Indian nationals had taken up roles in the country. He said 6,730 construction workers and 44 caregivers were sent under a bilateral labor agreement signed in November 2023. An additional 7,000 caregivers and 6,400 construction workers entered 'Israel' through 'private channels,' Singh noted. The figures mark the most detailed disclosure yet of India's role in providing manpower to 'Israel', highlighting how New Delhi has become a key player in sustaining the 'Israeli' economy despite mounting calls from the international community to isolate the country over its ongoing war on Gaza. 'Israel's' assault on Gaza has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, including over 18,430 children. The bombardment, recognised by several governments, rights organisations, and legal experts as genocide, has also left hundreds of thousands injured and pushed the entire population toward famine under 'Israel's' continued blockade. - labor crisis in 'Israel' - The war has triggered severe economic disruption in 'Israel', compounded by the cancellation of work permits for over 70,000 Palestinians. The construction industry was among the hardest hit, facing delays and rising costs. In November 2023, the Israel Builders Association publicly urged the government to recruit labor from India. Within months, thousands of Indian men queued for hours outside recruitment centres across multiple states, hoping for a position. Economists said these scenes exposed the deep inequality in India's economic growth, with many citizens desperate for stable employment despite the country's reputation as one of the fastest-growing economies. A 2024 World Inequality Lab report ranked India among the most unequal nations in terms of income, with full-time work increasingly scarce. The mass recruitment drive drew criticism from labor advocates. The All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) urged citizens to refuse the jobs, warning, 'We call upon all workers to reject such 'suicidal projects' that would befall immense hardship and risk to their life!' Recruitment agency Dynamic Staffing Services, which says it has facilitated thousands of hires, promoted the positions as offering wages up to three times higher than in India. It described India's contribution to 'Israel's' rebuilding efforts as 'crucial,' adding, 'In the past, Israel had depended on Palestinian and migrant workers from other nations, but the political situation has left a big vacuum. As a result of this urgent requirement, Israel has sought help from India, and this relationship is steadily forming the basis of the nation's reconstruction process."
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Forum demands abolition of contract labour system
The Government and Public Sector Undertakings Non-Permanent Workers Joint Forum has demanded the abolition of contract labour system and repeal of Labour Codes. In a convention organised by the forum here on Sunday, the All India Central Council of Trade Unions vice-president Clifton D' Rozario said that lakhs of workers, who were, in fact, permanent workers, were being falsely termed as contract workers and subjected to severe exploitation. 'Despite performing core and perennial tasks, they suffer from job insecurity, poor wages, and a lack of social security. The new Labour Codes only make matters worse by institutionalising the exploitation,' he said. He pointed out that in many union government offices and hospitals, while Group A and B positions remain permanent, almost all Group C and D roles were outsourced. 'Contract workers do the same work as permanent staff members do, but are paid less and denied benefits.' 'This contract system is not just unjust, but a sham. The only way to fight against this is to come together, organise, unionise, and demand our rights,' Mr. Rozario said. Maniyamma, secretary of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Pourakarmikara Sangha spoke about the successful struggle of pourakarmikas against contractualisation. 'Only through protesting, organising, and unionising were we able to remove the contract system,' the secretary said.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
AICCTU nat'l meet chalks out plan for July 9 strike
Ranchi: Two-day national executive meet of All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) concluded on Monday with a decision to conduct a country-wide campaign from June 20 to ensure the success of the national strike on July 9. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Around 80 AICCTU members, including national president V Shankar, participated in the event. A total of 10 central trade union have called the strike in support of their demands including withdrawal of four labour codes, govt recognition and payment of Rs 28,000 per month to rasoiyas, and scheme workers, implementation of old pension scheme for govt employees, stopping contractual system of employment, creation of employment opportunities, discontinuation of privatization and others. The meeting also discussed the progress of AICCTU including its membership drives across the country. AICCTU state secretary Subhendu Sen said his union had membership of 9.50 lakh in the country and 1.20 lakh in Jharkhand in Feb. "We have planned to make members among the unorganised workers in coal sector and also among contractual workers in the state. We would also form district committees in at least 21 districts of the state. Presently we have only nine district committees."
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pourakarmikas: With permanent job, it feels like Bengaluru's finally noticing us
Bengaluru: There was a spring in the steps of thousands of pourakarmikas, who stepped onto Bengaluru's streets for their morning cleaning routine on Friday, a day after the state govt made 12,692 of nearly 16,500 pourakarmika jobs permanent. Mytri K, spokesperson, All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICTU), which spearheaded the fight to get pourakarmikas the status of a permanent job, said, "This isn't just a work order, it's a step toward correcting a historical injustice. Pourakarmikas, mostly women from dalit communities, endured decades of exploitation, threats, and back-breaking labour under contractors. This victory belongs to their relentless courage to organise, protest, and demand what was always rightfully theirs. But the fight isn't over — real change means their children don't return to this caste-ordained occupation. Dignity, housing, education, and secure employment must follow. Only then will justice be complete." You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Pourakarmikas said permanent jobs would mean they will be able to fulfil some basic needs, like supporting their children's education. They say the long-overdue recognition of their dignity will end all uncertainties and humiliations they endured battling middlemen under the earlier Direct Payment System. TOI spoke to a few regularised pourakarmikas and understood what the change in their tenure means to them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Krishna H, 28 Our entire family moved from Ballari to Bengaluru for work. My dad started working as a pourakarmika 20 years ago, and I have been a pourakarmika for 10 years now. I started with a Rs 3,000 salary. The main thing is job security we will now have. Being a single breadwinner for the family, that is all I wanted. We fought a lot for this, and a lot of people stood by us, and finally, a big win for thousands of pourakarmikas working all seven days. Basappa, 44 This is the best thing to happen in my life. Almost 17 years of hard work to keep this city clean paid off today. We were working on a contract for years, and in 2016, we were put under the Direct Payment System. Now, we are getting Rs 19,000, and we have been told we will now get more than Rs 35,000. We are happy we will get some benefits to lead our lives with dignity. This job has always been difficult, but now it feels like the city is finally seeing us. Lalithamma, 34, I have three daughters and a son to take care of. My husband is also a pourakarmika. Financially, we were not very strong, and now with this update in our jobs, we are hopeful to give better education and life to our kids. We are very happy all the hard work put in for almost 15 years is finally bearing fruit, and our dignity is being upheld. I started work with about Rs 3,000, and now I will get more than Rs 30,000. It is a welcome change for us. We are thankful to all those who helped us achieve this.
