What’s In The 2023 Field Diary? Worker Stories of Struggles & Hope
A roundup of Cividep 2023 field diary stories that provide a glance into worker lives with bite-sized stories from the factory, household, worker communities, and more.
Read MoreA roundup of Cividep 2023 field diary stories that provide a glance into worker lives with bite-sized stories from the factory, household, worker communities, and more.
Read MoreThis issue of Field Diary explores how workers continue facing mounting challenges across industries. The garment sector grapples with stagnant wages and potential extended work hours due to new legislation. Electronics workers in Sriperumbudur anticipate festive bonuses, often denied or substituted with household items. Layoffs in electronics and shoe factories highlight the instability of contract work and the gradual erosion of job security. Many workers, despite years of service, find themselves without due compensation or face issues accessing their Provident Fund. Cividep India has been stepping in, addressing health concerns and offering training sessions to empower workers in navigating these challenges.
Read MoreCividep marks a decade in Ambur, South India’s leather manufacturing hub, supporting low-wage workers, championing their rights and creating a wave of awareness and change. Our story intertwines with those of the workers, like Soniya, whose lives have been transformed through empowerment and advocacy through outreach activities. Navigate through this journey of challenges, strategies, and triumph.
Read MoreA glance into worker lives with bite-sized stories from the factory, household, worker communities, and more.
Read MoreA glance into worker lives with bite-sized stories from the factory, household, worker communities, and more.
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