Labour Groups Protest Changes to Work Hours on May Day
Labour organisations regret absence of 8-hour work rule
The Hindu
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On May Day, labour organizations in Mangaluru and Udupi, Karnataka, India, protested against the Central government's shift from an 8-hour workday to a 12-hour workday. CITU District Secretary Sunil Kumar Bajal criticized this change as detrimental to workers' rights.
- 01Labour organizations held protests in Mangaluru and Udupi on May Day.
- 02The Central government has replaced the 8-hour work rule with a 12-hour work rule.
- 03CITU District Secretary Sunil Kumar Bajal spoke against the government's changes.
- 04The 8-hour workday is historically significant for May Day celebrations.
- 05Protests highlight ongoing tensions between labour rights and government policies.
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On May Day, which is celebrated annually to honor workers, several labour organizations organized marches and public meetings in Mangaluru and Udupi, Karnataka, India. CITU District Secretary Sunil Kumar Bajal addressed the crowd after a march from Ambedkar Circle, expressing strong opposition to the Central government's recent changes to labour laws. He criticized the shift from the traditional 8-hour workday to a 12-hour workday, arguing that this move undermines the rights and welfare of workers. The 8-hour work rule has long been a cornerstone of labour rights and is celebrated on May Day, making the government's decision particularly controversial among labour groups.
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The shift to a 12-hour workday may lead to increased stress and reduced quality of life for workers in Karnataka, affecting their overall well-being and productivity.
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