Several banks have urged customers to use digital channels and ATM services to carry out normal banking activities; AIBEA says 75% workers will be left with no legal protection if new labour codes come into force

States have proposed radical changes in labour laws post lockdown. But those cannot trigger an economic revival

Protesting against the move, the unions have decided to hit the streets on May 20 and put forward their demands with local administrative authorities

West Bengal coronavirus news: There are four red, eight green and 11 orange zones in the state

The Union Cabinet has already approved this bill which proposes to increase the national minimum wage by Rs 2 to Rs 178 per day despite an internal labour ministry committee's suggestion of Rs 375.

While CII wants flexibility in hiring, the industry seems to have climbed down from wanting a section of The Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 changed

Bharat bandh: The trade unions will also take part in 'rail and rasta roko' protests to demand the fulfilment of a 12-point charter, which includes  minimum monthly salary of up to Rs 18,000, social security provisions, among others.

Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, and Allahabad Bank have already informed the stock exchange that the scheduled strike will affect banking services. 

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The agenda was approved on Monday at the national convention of the Confederation of Central Trade Unions

The manufacturing sector continues to struggle with labour strife. It is time for some soul searching.

A large proportion of the workforce today in the Indian factories is young. It has high aspirations but low patience. Widespread disparity in compensation and positions is pushing blue collar workers towards violence.

An all-India bandh called by traders to protest against foreign direct investment in retail evoke partial to complete response but neighbourhood shops by and large remained open.