Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a 15% increase in daily wages for workers, the first revision since 2013. The hike was announced on Labour Day during a special Assembly session aimed at easing living costs for daily wage earners. The same session also turned into a sparring ground between the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Siddaramaiah attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling a sharp rise in commercial LPG cylinder prices a major shock to citizens on Labour Day. They argued the hike will ripple through business costs and daily household expenses, likely making common food items more expensive and adding pressure on ordinary workers.
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Days after worker protests in Noida demanding higher pay and flexible hours, authorities have tightened security for Labour Day. Police say Section 163 has been imposed until May 8, as a precaution to keep events by labour unions peaceful. Officials claim industrial operations are continuing without disruption, with adequate police deployment across the district to maintain law and order.
Labour Day data shows incomes are rising overall, with women’s wages growing faster than men’s. But the gains aren’t evenly shared: major pay and work-condition differences persist between states. The snapshot also flags that many workers continue to face long hours and limited social security coverage, leaving job quality far from uniform.
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