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Women carpenters are breaking new ground on the Sixth Street Viaduct construction site
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) What s aiming to be an iconic landmark in the heart of Los Angeles is nearing its completion date and the construction not only features groundbreaking designs, but a groundbreaking workforce.
The Ribbon of Light is the name of the ten arches that will make up the new Sixth Street Viaduct connecting downtown L.A. s Arts District with Boyle Heights. To one group of women, that name represents more than a bridge between the two neighborhoods. It s also a bridge to a career and future they never imagined would be possible.
Women Informal Workers: Falling Through the Cracks in the Pandemic
Some necessary steps must be taken by the government like extending provisioning of free ration kits and implementing minimum wage from women informal workers.
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Women14/Feb/2021
In India, employment is overwhelmingly informal and according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (2017-18), out of total 461 million employed persons, 415 million were involved in informal employment. Furthermore, informal employment is a greater source of employment for all women workers than men in India. Within the informal economy, there are five categories of work that are more vulnerable than others, but essential for the effective functioning of society, and a large proportion of workers are involved in these low paying informal jobs. These are home-based workers, domestic workers, street vendors, waste pickers and construction labourers.