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Most Overworked In Asia-Pacific, Indians Earn Least: ILO Report
An International Labour Organization report exhibited that in the Asia-Pacific region, Indians are the most over-worked earning the least minimum statutory wage. Ranking fifth in the terms of working hours, the report stated that Indians work over 48 hours a week, followed by China, UK, US and Israel. Moreover, leaving out a few sub-Saharan African countries, the minimum wages of Indians are the lowest.
Tags: Minimum wages, Over-work, work culture, Work Environment
Courtesy: The Quint
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West Bengal: Tea Plantation Workers Demand Fix Minimum Wages
Tea plantation workers in north Bengal have written to CM Mamata Banerjee, demanding 'fixed minimum wages' for their work. The letter read that the tea workers currently get Rs 176 per day, and urged the government to increase wages at least on par with that of the other agricultural workers that is Rs 257 per day. The letter further demanded financial assistance and land-rights to such workers.
Tags: West Bengal, tea plantation workers, Minimum wages, agricultural workers
Courtesy: The Indian Express
