Wage struggle, anxiety, and aspiration: Inside Noida’s industrial worker crisis
Garment workers in Noida, India, face struggles with low wages, long working hours, and uncertain futures, highlighting the challenges faced by industrial workers in the region. The workers' protests and daily lives reveal the difficulties in achieving better living conditions despite welfare-state promises.
Industrial workers in Noida, India, are struggling with low wages, long working hours, and uncertain futures. Garment workers protested on April 13, highlighting the stalled mobility in the region's industrial hubs. Workers earn meager salaries, with some making as little as Rs 11,000 to Rs 15,000 per month. Many work long hours, with some shifts lasting from 8:15 am to 8:45 pm, and face uncertainty about overtime pay and future prospects. The workers' daily lives are marked by anxiety about their daughters' education, safety, and daily requirements. The conditions appear harsh, but the workers have adapted to their circumstances, normalizing their hardships.
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