A proposed revision to raise Karnataka’s minimum wage to ₹20,000 reignites the debate on what truly constitutes a fair, need-based wage. Drawing from decades of legal and policy frameworks, this article examines how far current wages—especially in the state’s garment sector—fall short of established norms, and why it’s time to bridge the gap between principle and practice.
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In 2024, stories from women workers revealed the harsh realities of their workplaces, from exploitation and fear to resilience and solidarity. Cividep India, working with thousands of low-wage women workers across garments, leather, electronics, and plantations, brought these voices to light. Amid challenges like production torture, shopfloor abuse, and financial precarity, workers are finding their voices, advocating for fair treatment, and building collective strength. These powerful accounts highlight the urgent need for systemic change and celebrate moments of hope and resistance.
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Initial findings from Operationalising Labour Rights project, led by a team at Cardiff University, with Cividep, show worker grievances and power relations in the garment industry.
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How Cividep’s recent foray into running the Tamil Nadu wing of a national labour helpline led to the rescue migrant workers trapped in forced labour in Chennai. Read the challenges faced by migrant workers in the informal sector and the importance of timely grievance redressal.
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