Area of Work: Research

What 2024 Taught Us About Worker Voices and Stakeholder Engagement

Cividep India, now in its 24th year, continues to champion ethical labour practices and improved working conditions across global supply chains. In 2024, the organisation marked significant milestones, including the launch of the Workers’ Observatory, a platform amplifying worker voices, and the release of The Home & The World of Work, a report on gender and labour in Karnataka’s apparel industry. With initiatives spanning garment, electronics, and leather sectors, Cividep combines research, advocacy, and community engagement to address issues like low wages, exploitative conditions, and human rights risks. Looking ahead, Cividep remains committed to driving meaningful change for workers across industries.

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7 Worker Stories from 2024 That Reveal the Realities of Our Workplaces

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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Respect Over Rupees: How One Garment Factory Prioritised Workers (and Earned Their Loyalty)

In a world of fast fashion and high turnover, Namasthe Garments defied the odds. For over 40 years, workers here stitched together not just garments, but a life of dignity. Respectful treatment, achievable targets, and a supportive management nurtured a loyal workforce, even with minimum wage salaries. Now, as the factory shuts down, its legacy of prioritizing people over profits remains an inspiration. This story explores the unique culture Namasthe cultivated, and the impact it had on the lives of its workers.

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