Tag: Protest
Google CEO urges respectful disagreement as protests erupt
The past few days have seen internal tensions rise at Google. Employee protests against the company’s business dealings with Israel resulted in nine arrests...
ASHA workers protest nationwide for better support, wages
National Health Mission (NHM) employees and Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers in Kerala are protesting over the delay in releasing Rs 820 crore...
Strikes and protests across the world
Resident doctors in Maharashtra are planning to begin an indefinite strike on 22 Februrary, 2024 if their demands are not met. About 8,000 resident...
ASHA workers unite to protest for recognition and better conditions
On 15 February 2024, Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers started a two-day protest at Lucknow’s eco-garden. These workers are demanding higher minimum wages...
Assam govt workers warn of escalating protests if pension demand ignored
On 31 January, 2024, the government workers in Assam called for the reinstatement of the old pension scheme (OPS). They said that if the...
Union Bank workers set to strike on 25 January 2024
On 25 January 2025, Kerala workers at Union Bank of India (UBI) are getting ready to go on strike for one day. This strike...
Restore old pension scheme: JFROPS
Central government staff, including employees of the Railways, Defence, Postal and State governments have started a four-day relay hunger fast across the country, demanding...
West Bengal government faces backlash over DA hike
Mamata Banerjee, chief minister, West Bengal, had recently declared a four per cent hike in the dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees, effective...
Jharkhand workers rally for fair compensation, promised benefits
On 4 December 2023, approximately 1000 employees of the Jharkhand government and contractual workers started striking. They presented 11 demands, which included remuneration and...
Gucci moves 153 workers from Rome to Milan; triggers worker strike
Gucci, the famous Italian fashion brand, is facing a worker strike because of a decision that employees believe is like a group firing. The...
Tamil Nadu teacher protests intensify amid salary increase announcement
On 5 October, 2023, Minister of School Education Anbil Mahesh declared an increase in salaries for 10,359 part-time teachers in Tamil Nadu, raising their...
HEC workers, engineers protest salary delays
On 19 September, 2023, Bhawan Singh, president, HEC Majdoor Union, started out on a train journey for a collective cause that resonated deeply with...
Strikes in MP’s revenue dept and Chandigarh’s PGI
On 28 August 2023, approximately 19,000 employees from the MP revenue department, specifically known as patwaris, initiated an indefinite strike. Their primary demands include...
Assam government employees rally for OPS restoration
On August 22 and 23, 2023, the All Assam Government NPS Employees’ Association (AAGNPSEA) has called for a strike to reinstate the old pension...
KSRTC resolves pending dues dispute
KSRTC has decided to finally clear the payment dues of July by August 22. The timing coincides with Onam. Previously, the Indian National Trade...
Strike in Ludhiana; offices deserted
Ludhiana experienced a significant disruption in its administrative affairs as more than 250 employees from various categories, including class IV employees, clerks, junior assistants,...
Workers’ strike avoided by Byju’s
Byju's successfully avoids a workers' strike by assuring employees that there will be no further layoffs at their tuition centres. The edtech major's COO,...
Govt employees in Chandigarh demand pension restoration and job security
Government employees in Chandigarh took to the streets in a protest, demanding the reinstatement of retirement benefits, regularisation of contract workers, and prompt filling...
Non-teaching workers in Haryana demand job security and fair compensation
Mid-day meal workers of government schools and other non-teaching contractual-based employees in Haryana are not satisfied with their current working conditions. They are strongly...
Google employees protest 3-day office mandate, citing lack of professionalism consideration
Bloomberg recently reported that Google employees are pushing back against the company's requirement for employees to work in the office at least three days...
More than 2500 NTC workers protest for unpaid salaries
Over 2,500 workers of the National Textiles Corporation (NTC) in Mumbai have been on strike since June 1, demanding payment for the past eight...
2000 employees to walk out against return-to-work, layoffs: Amazon
Around 2,000 Amazon employees planned a walk-out in front of the company's Spheres building in Seattle to protest against layoffs and the return-to-work directive....
17 IndiGo employees protest claiming harassment by airport authorities
It'sApproximately 17 employees of IndiGo, a prominent airline operating at Mumbai Airport, recently embarked on a strike, alleging that they had been subjected to...
Amazon staff demand more flexibility, plan walkout on 31 May
After several rounds of layoffs, Amazon is now faced with a walkout protest. The corporate employees of the e-commerce company are planning to stage...
WB govt employees refute CM Mamata Banerjee’s claim; call for DA...
Government employees in West Bengal are opposing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statements regarding job losses and demands for dearness allowance (DA). The chief minister...
Beverage company workers in East Germany protest due to wage disparities
Employees at a beverage company located in eastern Germany, known for producing popular drinks like vita cola, recently initiated a strike. Their primary grievance...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud
If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...
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Pragya Misra first to be part of OpenAI team India
Pragya Misra is the first to be hired by OpenAI in India. She will reportedly help with establishing and maintaining government relations as OpenAI...
2.05 lakh out of 7.78 lakh new EPFO members added are women
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reportedly added 15.48 lakh members on a net basis, as per the provisional payroll data. The heartening news is...
20 more Googlers terminated for taking undue advantage of ‘open culture’
Close on the heels of warning employees about the repercussions of violating office policies, Google has fired 20 more employees. These terminations are in...
Non-compliance to return-to-office mandate results in lower pay hikes for TCS staff
The regular office goers have received better hikes at the tech multinational
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reportedly granted pay hikes to its employees based on...
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