‘Just One Sunday to Sleep’
Lakshmi’s two decades in Bengaluru’s garment factories reveal how long hours and rising production targets leave women workers exhausted, with no time to rest or recover
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Region: Karnataka
‘I Am Not A Machine’
With Factory Shifts Extended, Women Garment Workers Say Even Small Rituals of Rest Have Vanished From Their Day. Ground Reports from Cividep India.
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‘I Don’t Even Get Time For Coffee’
With Factory Shifts Extended, Women Garment Workers Say Even Small Rituals of Rest Have Vanished From Their Day. Ground Reports from Cividep India.
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Field Diary – Balancing Health and Hustle
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
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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