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LIDP in Asia

Projects and Programs

Bangladesh
Bangladesh

This project aims to increase the participation of women in trade unions and to hold more leadership positions within the union. Building on a former campaign called the 'Common Minimum Demand (CMD) for women workers, this seeks to continue that momentum. The CMD is a multi-year campaign that encompasses a list of issues concerning women workers that need to be addressed, including: working hours, promotion, rest and leave, maternity leave, wages and social security, environment and health in the workplace… Read More

India
India

The Canadian Labour Congress runs this project which supports the Andhra Pradesh Vyavasaya Vruthidarula Union (APVVU) to strengthen the unionization of fish workers and to address the problems of hunger, poverty and displacement and promote equity and social justice. We have all heard stories of child labour in the news, well this is a reality in parts of India. The CLC heads up this project with the goal to expand 'child labour free' villages and erradicate child labour in the brick kiln and quarry indus … Read More