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India can do more to protect workers in war zones

Ironclad regulations for migrants in conflict zones are preferable to the current piecemeal approach.

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A job in a warzone or unemployment at home

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Domestic workers deserve workplace benefits

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The future of work is here and it’s flexible

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The role of unions in the era of gig work

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Migrant workers paid a huge price for COVID-19

The mass movement of migrant workers during the pandemic allowed India’s authorities to weaken labour rights.

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Ride-share drivers find ways to survive COVID downturn

The COVID-19 pandemic decimated the incomes of Indonesian motorbike and car drivers working for ride-sharing apps. But they found creative ways to survive.

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Kolkata’s domestic workers left insecure

Cities cannot function without domestic workers in India but their employment conditions remain precarious.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

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India can do more to protect workers in war zones

A job in a warzone or unemployment at home

Punjab’s ‘Donkey Flights’ to the world’s conflict zones

If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits

The future of work is here and it’s flexible

The role of unions in the era of gig work

Migrant workers paid a huge price for COVID-19

Ride-share drivers find ways to survive COVID downturn

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