The U.N.-backed International Labor Organization says reforms introduced following the World Cup have improved the situation of migrant workers, while adding that more needs to be done.
India is committed to the causes of the environment, labour reforms and women empowerment, but it will not support the developing nations’ agenda to use the multilateral trade forum, World Trade Organisation (WTO), to discuss non-trade issues and create inequitable trade barriers on the sly, two officials aware of the development said on Wednesday. | Latest News India
Public transport ground to a halt across much of Finland on Friday as part of mass strikes over the government's proposed labour reforms, leaving Helsinki's normally-bustling city centre unusually quiet.- Industry calls new strike -
Some schools in the capital region organised remote lessons for students because of Friday's transport strike, while a taxi company in the city of Tampere said pre-orders had risen eight-fold for Friday morning, public broadcaster Yle reported.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (PTI) The government will launch the second version of the National Career Service (NCS) portal as well as persuade states to roll out labour reforms as part of efforts to further improve the ease of doing business and provide social security for the unorganised labour, particularly gig and platform workers, in 2024.
In 2024, the government aims to enhance the ease of doing business and extend social security to unorganized labor, including gig and platform workers. The Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav stated plans to launch the upgraded National Career Service (NCS) portal, NCS 2.0. This version will use advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for improved job matching, search features for job seekers, and skill recommendations. The government also seeks to encourage states to implement labor reforms as part of these initiatives.