working conditions
West Bengal Poll Officials Stage Massive Protest Over Working Conditions and Mental Health Concerns
Dec 01, 2025 06:14 pm CST
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal organized a significant protest against poor working conditions and mental health issues during voter list revisions. The demonstration highlights growing concerns about election worker welfare across India, with multiple reported deaths and resignations amid increasing political tensions between Trinamool Congress and BJP over the Special Intensive Revision process.
ALPA India Challenges Unconstitutional Aviation Ministry Proposal on International Pilot Recruitment
Oct 23, 2025 05:32 pm CST
The Airline Pilots' Association of India strongly opposes the Ministry of Civil Aviation's proposal to ICAO for regulating Indian aviation professionals' employment abroad, calling it unconstitutional and comparing it to bonded labor. ALPA cites violations of fundamental rights and argues that poor working conditions, not foreign poaching, drive pilot exodus from Indian airlines.
Investigation Reveals Harsh Working Conditions at Foxconn's iPhone 17 Production Facility
Sep 26, 2025 01:45 pm CST
A recent investigation by China Labor Watch has uncovered concerning labor practices at Foxconn's Zhengzhou facility during iPhone 17 production, including excessive overtime, wage withholding, and forced night shifts. Despite Apple's commitment to ethical standards and regular audits, the report claims violations of Chinese labor laws continue, with temporary workers comprising over 50% of the workforce—five times the legal limit.
