SOUTH ASIA Foreign Investment, Bonded Labour and Privatisation
A new trade policy announced by the Pakistan government has pushed aside labour rights to attract foreign direct investment in the country. The recommendations made in the new policy suggest increase in working hours from the present 8-10 hours a day, repeal of weekly holiday and abolition of the over-time system for textile and garments workers.
Read MoreNo to Workers Rights, Yes to Investors
Once, the workers in the public sector companies in Pakistan enjoyed all the perks and privileges under global Conventions and the national Constitution. Now, time has changed.
Read MoreSystematic Attack against Democratic Institutions
In order to push aside the recognised federations and confederations, the present regime in Nepal has launched conspiratorial moves against the registered trade unions.
Read MoreNepal: International Women Workers’ Day
In spite of obstacles created by the autocratic administration of King Gyanendra, ‘International Women Workers Day’ was celebrated in the country with the message of the re-emerged struggle of people, women and workers for democracy and fundamental rights.
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