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Telangana RTC strike called off after merger agreement with government
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Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) unions called off their three-day strike late Friday after marathon talks with the government. The suicide of driver K Shankar Goud in Warangal intensified the protests. The government agreed to merge the RTC with the state and revise pay scales.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that Kenyans seeking work abroad face increasing risks of exploitation in several regions. In a report submitted on May 7 to the Senate Standing Committee on Labour Migration, he detailed cases involving trafficking and forced labor in Asia, Russia, the Gulf, and North Africa.
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Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua signed legal notices on May 7 effecting a 12 percent rise in general minimum wages and 15 percent for agricultural workers. The move follows President William Ruto's Labour Day announcement and aims to address rising living costs.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has announced plans to intervene in the ongoing dispute between teachers and the government over the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme. This follows KNUT’s two-week ultimatum up to April 8. Wetang’ula will meet Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale next week to seek a resolution.
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Gautam Buddh Nagar Police arrested 396 people, including four women, after factory workers' violent protest in Noida's industrial belt demanding better wages. Officials suspect an organised syndicate, citing WhatsApp groups created via QR codes. Route marches continue since 5 am, with today's gatherings dispersed peacefully within 15 minutes.
Vice President Yolanda Díaz, Spain's Labour Minister, stated in Congress on Wednesday that reinforced time registration will be implemented 'even if it's the last thing I do', despite an unfavourable opinion from the Council of State. She accused the Economy Ministry of siding with employers. The measure is part of the 2023 coalition agreement and stems from an EU court ruling.
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Yolanda Díaz's Labour Ministry has sharply criticised Carlos Cuerpo's Economy Ministry for allegedly trying to block the hourly registration decree, following the State Council's unfavourable opinion. Labour sources say they will proceed with minor changes and count on Pedro Sánchez's support for approval. Cuerpo backs the goal but calls for balanced implementation for SMEs.
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