‘We need dignity and protection’: Domestic workers seek law, welfare board for Telangana’s 11 lakh-strong workforce
Domestic workers in Telangana, India, are demanding a dedicated law, a welfare board, and social security protections to improve their working conditions. Nearly 200 workers submitted a memorandum to the state government to address issues like minimum wages and harassment.
Why it matters
This movement highlights the struggle for labor rights and formal recognition for a massive, often informal, workforce in the urban economy.
A dedicated law for domestic workers, the creation of a welfare board, social security coverage, minimum wages and protection from violence and exploitation were among the key demands raised by nearly 200 domestic workers as they marked International Domestic Workers’ Day in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
The article focuses on labor rights and social justice, centering the perspective of the workers' unions.
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