Jaipur, April 30 (IANS) Ahead of the International Workers’ Day, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has written to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, raising serious concerns over low minimum wage levels in Rajasthan and urging immediate corrective measures.In his letter, Gehlot highlighted that Rajasthan ranks among the lowest-tier states in the country in terms of minimum wages, according to data from the state’s Labour Department as of March 2026. He described the situation as “extremely…
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Noida, April 15 (IANS) Workers’ protests resumed in Noida’s Sector 63, Block A, on Wednesday, with a heavy deployment of police personnel in the area to maintain law and order. A gathering of workers was reported at the site, which was subsequently dispersed by police teams present at the location.The agitation over wage hikes has been continuing in Noida for the past few days. On Tuesday, authorities had already stepped up security arrangements across several areas, with the administration main…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Auto component makers under the Samvardhana Motherson International Limited group has said their operations remain largely unaffected despite violent worker protests in Noida over wage-related issues.In a joint statement, Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited and Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group said there has been no material impact on business operations, even as unrest in parts of Noida led to incidents of arson, vandalism and police intervention.The com…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Several labour organisations from different states on Thursday distanced themselves from the nationwide strike call given by certain trade unions, describing it as “politically motivated” and asserting that it does not reflect the broader interests of workers.Rakesh Mani Pandey, National Secretary of the Hind Mazdoor Kisan Panchayat (Uttar Pradesh), said his organisation, along with 18 major bodies, including the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, has not supported the strike….