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Area of Work: Worker Education

Field Diary – Balancing Health and Hustle

Field Diary – Balancing Health and Hustle

Posted by | May 16, 2025

In this edition, we explore how health and safety efforts are shaping the lives of factory and home-based workers across Tamil Nadu. From a follow-up health camp offering nutritional support, to gender-sensitive safety workshops and the toll of 24/7 production, these stories highlight the delicate balance between well-being and livelihood. With firsthand updates from communities, this snapshot captures both progress and persistent challenges in worker welfare.

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Reel of the Year: Workers Step into the Spotlight

Reel of the Year: Workers Step into the Spotlight

Posted by | Mar 25, 2025

Cividep’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of deepening worker engagement, advocacy, and digital empowerment. From social media training for electronics sector workers in Tamil Nadu to large-scale community events and policy-driven research, the report showcases efforts to amplify worker voices, promote fair labour practices, and drive systemic change. As India’s manufacturing sector grows, Cividep continues to bridge the gap between economic progress and worker realities, ensuring access to knowledge, networks, and advocacy for better working conditions.

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Can Dialogue Make a Difference?

Can Dialogue Make a Difference?

Posted by | Feb 12, 2025

Can structured dialogue improve workplace relationships in garment factories? Cividep India’s pilot project facilitated discussions between workers and management in Karnataka, uncovering key challenges like power asymmetry and lack of worker representation. While some positive outcomes emerged, sustaining dialogue requires long-term commitment from brands, factory management, and policymakers. Read on to explore the lessons learned and recommendations for fostering meaningful workplace dialogue.

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

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

Posted by | Dec 18, 2024

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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Field Diary

Field Diary

Posted by | Nov 16, 2024

 A Glance Into The Lives Of Workers With Bite-Sized Stories From Factories, Homes & Communities. Know how Cividep India and its partner organisations supported nearly 100 garment workers through capacity-building initiatives. Read how one worker confronted her supervisor with Cividep’s help, 12 workers overcame financial crises, and a crucial case led to the recovery of Rs. 5 lakh in unpaid wages.

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