http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1924 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Development/Labour Workers of the world unite http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83908 The world's first truly international trades union looks set to be unveiled with a membership of more than 3m as the labour movement goes global, says Alyssa McDonald. Because every little helps http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83897 The Indian researcher who uncovered the scandal of workers making clothes for Tesco for as little as 16p an hour will be protesting at the company's annual meeting in Solihull today. Indian and Bangladeshi suppliers under pressure http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83850 Just days after Guardian reporter Karen McVeigh won a One World Broadcasting Trust award for her story on Bangladeshi workers toiling up to 80 hours a week for as little as 4p an hour, British clothing chain Primark has axed three Indian suppliers for allegedly using child labour. NREGA unleashing a silent revolution in India, says minister http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160397/1/1924 India's National Rural Employment Guarantee Act has increased the bargaining power of the poor, felt participants at a recent consultation by Indian anti-poverty network WNTA in the capital. They also called for increased investment by the government for effective monitoring of the scheme. Ensure safety in workplace, says ILO http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160310/1/1924 As May 1st commemorates the late 19th century workers’ protests for rights, it becomes vital to take a look at occupational safety and health of workers today, vital to the dignity of work. More than 2 million people die every year from work-related accidents, deaths or diseases globally, says the latest ILO report. Food Crisis Adds to Women's Burden in Asia http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/160255/1/1924 BANGKOK, Apr 29 (IPS) - As if the burdens they shoulder are not enough, Asia's women are being compelled to bear the additional weight of rising food prices, say women's rights activists from across the region. Asian food crisis affects women the most http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160235/1/1924 Women are the worst hit by the ongoing food crisis in Asia. According to Committee for Asian Women (CAW), female workers are compelled to take additional jobs in the informal sector, where there are no steady wages or social benefits. Create village assets through NREGA, says CSE http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160011/1/1924 Centre for Science and Environment releases a two year study on the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act as it becomes pan-Indian from April 1. NREGA can regenerate the village economy through productive assets on water conservation and afforestation and just wages for the people, says CSE. Women’s right to land and housing http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160006/1/1924 Women’s contribution to the economy and society remains largely unrecognised, underpaid and unpaid in most cases. The need for women to secure land and property is even more critical now, writes Dr Vibhuti Patel of SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, India. ILO conference to focus on Green jobs http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159977/1/1924 The ILO conference that opens today in Niigata, Japan, will focus on environmental impact on jobs and sustainable economies. Green jobs are activities that de-carbonize economies and protect ecosystems while saving energy. These new patterns of work will be crucial for adaptation and mitigation efforts to climate changes, says ILO. Workplace attitude toward HIV/AIDS shows improvement: ILO http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159779/1/1924 A new International Labour Organization report says the workplace is helping tackle HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination through greater tolerance and improved attitude towards affected co-workers. The report, which covers 650 workplaces in 24 countries, also notes an increased acceptance of condom use. Rights Groups Applaud Trade Deal's Tabling http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159740/1/1924 SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 14 (OneWorld) - Long-time critics of corporate-friendly free trade agreements are applauding House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for effectively putting the brakes on a deal with the South American nation of Colombia. Bringing HIV positive women back into mainstream workforce http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159731/1/1924 In India's business capital, an NGO Sanmitra helps HIV positive women ensure a life of independence and dignity by making them re-enter the mainstream workforce. The organisation’s thrust is on HIV prevention, care and support to the affected and infected people. Computerised designs make it tough for Chirala weavers http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159730/1/1924 With the arrival of computer-aided designs, the traditional Chirala saree weavers in southern India have been forced out of business. Despite straining themselves for hours to compete with the computerised mass production, upholders of this unique art are living in abject poverty with no support coming from the state government. A hard knock life http://tv.oneworld.net/article/view/159690/1/1924