New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Employers in India are advertising substantial pay premiums for AI skills even as 54 per cent of workers report stagnant or falling pay, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Indeed said 66 per cent of employers claim to offer significant salary premiums for AI‑skilled roles, but 54 per cent of AI‑exposed workers said they have not felt it yet.The firm said over 40 per cent of organisations reported AI roles command an 11–30 per cent premium over non-AI roles…
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Chennai, July 1 (IANS) The CPI and the CPI(M) will stay away from the meeting-cum-feast being organised by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday, despite having been invited to the event. The decision reflects the Left parties’ stand that they are extending only outside support to the TVK-led government and are not constituents of the ruling alliance.Party leaders said attending the gathering, organised for the government’s allies, could create…
Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) Assam Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar on Monday said the party has initiated an internal review process to analyse the reasons behind its defeat in the recent elections, adding that observers appointed by the party are collecting detailed feedback from leaders and workers at the constituency level.Speaking to reporters here, Sikdar said discussions are currently underway within the party to understand the factors that contributed to the electoral setback and assess the …
Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday met Union Labour and Employment as well as Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi and discussed strengthening sports infrastructure in the state along with improving welfare measures for workers.The meeting, held at the Union Minister’s official residence, lasted for more than an hour and focussed on expanding Assam’s sporting ecosystem and creating an enabling environment for workers and laboure…
Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) The Telangana government has decided to enhance minimum wages for workers across the state. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that the decision has been taken on the recommendation of a Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.For the unskilled category of workers, the government has increased the minimum wages from Rs 12,750 to Rs 16,000. For the semi-skilled category, the minimum wages have been revised from Rs 13,152…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) Senior CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the latest increase in fuel prices, describing the move as a cruel betrayal of the people at a time when inflation and rising living costs are already pushing ordinary families into severe financial distress.In a strongly worded statement, Vijayan accused the Union government of imposing an additional burden on common citizens instead of of…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Labour Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched a nationwide annual health check-up initiative for all workers aged 40 and above under new Labour Codes, marking a major milestone in strengthening occupational healthcare and social security coverage for India’s workforce.The free health check-ups for all workers above 40 years of age will now be conducted across the country every year.Mandaviya said the implementation of the four Labour Codes reflects Prime Min…
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed serious concerns over the condition of workers across the country, particularly in Rajasthan, while also commenting on recent political developments, including exit polls related to West Bengal.Addressing the media at his residence in Civil Lines, Gehlot said the situation of labourers remains “extremely grave”, alleging that many workers are still not receiving even the…
Seoul, May 1 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged unwavering commitment to workplace safety in his address to mark Labor Day at Cheong Wa Dae.”I will neither compromise nor make concessions on workplace safety,” he said, vowing to build a “normal” country where no worker ever has to risk their life at work.”Safeguarding workers is the most basic responsibility of any nation and any business,” he said.The president also pushed back against the notion that worker welfare a…
Ranchi, April 27 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Monday took a strict stance on the safety, health, and rights of coal mine workers.Taking suo motu cognisance of the issue, a division bench of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Sanjay Prasad directed the state’s Chief Inspector of Factories to appear in person at the next date of hearing.The Supreme Court, in recent years, has issued stringent directions concerning the safety of mine workers and their right to life. The apex court had…