Interview: 'India should prioritise employment generation in its macroeconomic policy'
The country needs a universal minimum wage, social security, safe working conditions and proper execution of labour laws, says labour economist Shyam Sundar.
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The country needs a universal minimum wage, social security, safe working conditions and proper execution of labour laws, says labour economist Shyam Sundar.
The silence of the government in responding to the demands of the working class is deafening.
Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav has exuded confidence that four labour codes, which would bring another wave of reforms, will soon be implemented as around 90 per cent of states have already come out with draft rules. Latest News | 90pc States Publish Draft Rules on 4 Labour Codes, Implementation Imminent Says Bhupender Yadav.
The new laws are in tune with the changing labour market trends and at the same time accommodate the minimum wage requirement and welfare needs of the unorganised sector workers, including the self-employed and migrant workers, within the framework of legislation
An unwavering opponent of the BJP, Sitaram Yechury has been elected as CPI(M)'s General Secretary for the third consecutive term at the 23rd Party Congress held in Kerala's Kannur earlier this month. One of the prominent Opposition voices in the country, Yechury spoke to DH's Shemin Joy about his party, national politics and the way forward for the Opposition. Q. Party