1.
6%
more reservation for most backward castes in Rajasthan
OBCs
already enjoy 21% reservation in all state government jobs and education
institutions, this additional reservation will give the most backward castes
within OBC many more opportunities for education and government jobs. In
addition to the 21 per cent reservation that OBCs enjoy in educational
institutions and state-government jobs in Rajasthan, six per cent more seats
within the Other Backward Classes (OBC) will be reserved for the Most Backward
Castes. Rajasthan is readying for a caste census in the state, as
revealed by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. The most backward castes
will be identified by the OBC Commission, which will then submit a report.
Also, the Rajsthan government has done away with the requirement of immovable
property when it comes to the 10 per cent reservation offered to the
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category in the State. Therefore, the
members of EWS will also benefit more from reservation.
2.
Strikes across the world
In
LA, city employees protested for better wages and fair labour practices, joining
a string of recent strikes, including Hollywood writers. In Mumbai, wet lease
bus drivers ended a seven-day strike after talks with the chief minister
secured salary hikes and paid leaves. Thousands of Los Angeles city
employees embarked on a 24-hour strike demanding higher wages and denouncing
alleged unfair labour practices. The strike, organised by SEIU Local
721, encompassed various roles including sanitation workers, lifeguards,
and traffic officers. Picket lines emerged early at sites like Los Angeles
International Airport, while a substantial rally gathered at City Hall
later in the morning. The union claimed that over 11,000 LA city workers
participated, including mechanics, engineers, and airport custodians. SEIU
Local 721 justified the strike by citing the city’s failure to engage in
sincere negotiations and its imposition of labour practices that
restricted both employee and union rights. This marks the latest in a series of
strikes to impact Los Angeles, with Hollywood writers and actors, hotel
workers, and school staff having engaged in protests in recent months.
Even southern California ports experienced contract disputes.
3.
Canada
eases rules for trusted employers to tackle labour shortages
The
new programme will make it easier for employers who have a history of
following rules to hire foreign workers. To address labour
shortages in certain job sectors, Canada is taking action. The government is
launching a programme called the recognised employer pilot (REP) in
September. This effort falls within the temporary foreign worker programme
(TFWP) and aims to assist employers who consistently abide by the TFWP’s rules.
The main goal of the recognised employer pilot is to simplify things for
employers who have a history of following the TFWP’s guidelines. These
responsible employers will get a special permission called labour market
impact assessments (LMIAs). These permissions will be valid for up to 36
months, giving them more flexibility and reducing the need to renew
often. Plus, the process to get these permissions will be made simpler, so
employers can understand it better.
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