Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN)

Group of volunteers connecting relief to workers stranded across India due to the covid-19 lockdown while documenting their experiences.

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

Our 4th report "No Country for Workers" on #migrantworker distress during the #COVIDSecondWave and local lockdowns in India is out

In the face of denial and continued neglect, read this as an audit of the state's response by 8000+ workers themselves

https://t.co/XHGvtvUNe8

[Seema Mundoli @MundoliSeema]

@StrandedWorkers a volunteer group that came together during the lockdown in 2020 and 2021 to help workers in distress recognised for its work. This was a motley group of volunteers who did what little they could. Hoping we don't ever have to see such horrifying times again.

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

Very grateful to have been recognised by @IndJMedEthics for a contribution to ethical practices and improving access to healthcare for the marginalised, along with some other incredible awardees.

[Ind J Med Ethics @IndJMedEthics]

We are happy to announce awards ceremony on 11th April 2022. at 4-6 pm.
Please register and share with your networks
Awardees: https://t.co/oBJHNVEhHp
Registration link for the award presentation e-ceremony: https://t.co/XXqcWDVSuH
Award presentation prog.https://t.co/9yTzp3ZBLK

[Jan Sarokar - People's Agenda @jan_sarokar]

The Supreme Court in its judgment on 29.12.21 reg the problems and miseries being faced by migrant workers had directed the Union & state governments to provide foodgrains to migrant workers, including those without ration cards, till the pandemic continues. @StrandedWorkers

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

'Nearly 42% of India's population do not possess NFSA ration cards, including many vulnerable communities'

Read this important thread on food security

[Jan Sarokar - People's Agenda @jan_sarokar]

From People to Parliament: Recentering Peoples' Issues in Parliamentary Debate

Issue of the Day: Food Security
#peoplesagenda #jansarokar

@nikhilmkss @LibtechIndia @sinhadipa @birajpat @roadscholarz @meeracomposes @jeevika_shiv @AnjaliB_ @SNavatar @manojkjhadu

Thread 👇

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

The generosity of our donors who have extended their #solidarity fr the Fellowshp program thru contributions, has been a crucial part of our journey. Your contributions are much appreciated! To keep our fellowship and efforts going, please #support us via https://t.co/HuT5ZpcpwU

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

A snippet of SWAN fellows in conversation with #JeanDreze about their work and the importance of reaching out to more workers.

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

The last day of the SWAN fellowship wrkshp winded up with the tears of parting but hopes and new ideas of working together. 3 days full of learning & laughter for the fellows & volunteers. A year of fellowship but also the beginning of work, friendships and solidarity. Hul Johar!

[Anindita Adhikari @AninditaAdhik13]

Major FOMO. The amazing @StrandedWorkers fellows and volunteers met in person for the first time in Ranchi this wknd. We have a little baby in our midst too now.

It’s incredible to see connections made at a dire time grow into a strong community of care and shared learning!

[Nikhil Dey @nikhilmkss]

The pain of #Covid & #LockDownSessions are felt most by people who can't work from home. #UnorganisedWorkers run the economy, & keep democracy alive. @jan_sarokar @mkssindia @pbhushan1 @StrandedWorkers @migrant_IN @rozi_roti @Jayati1609 @ShillongTimesIn @PAEG_India @AmitabhBehar

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

The SWAN fellows and volunteers gathered in Ranchi today for three days fellowship workshop. Here is a glimpse of the first day. To read more about the fellowship programme and SWAN fellows, see https://t.co/bWwNknVNIM

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

@GramVaani @GaonConnection @KhabarLahariya
@idr_online

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

@Mdgulza67666829 "Everyone supports the big team. Someone should support the small team. If there is a fight between an elephant and a goat, for sure the goat will die. It is, however, better to support a goat. Someone is behind it too. "
https://t.co/C91p8GF8Jh

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

This was done in partnership with @rework_radio , English version of the podcast is here, Huge shoutout to folks who worked on this production @sabawaa @ammalmani @eno_inayat @_itsvaishnavi

https://t.co/gNM75OuQJq

[Re:Work by the UCLA Labor Center @rework_radio]

🙌🏾 We're excited to share our newest episode in partnership with @StrandedWorkers!

India's national lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic led to a humanitarian crisis impacting migrant workers and daily wage earners. We bring you the story of Gulzar, one such worker.

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

Sima Kumari, SWAN Fellow and Democracy and Constitutional Values Fellow at @loktantrashala, has started an awareness campaign in her block Simdega, Jharkhand. A glimpse of her helping workers to get registered for the National Database of Unorganized Workers under @LabourMinistry

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

2 day workshop on "Understanding India's Migrant Workers" hosted by @CASIPenn

SWAN volunteer @AninditaAdhik13 will share findings and reflect on govt and judicial response to migrant worker distress during the lockdowns and thereafter.

Schedule and registration details below

[Rithika Kumar @kumar_rithika]

Excited to share the full schedule for our conference hosted @CASIPenn on Oct 27-28 starting at 7:00 pm IST or 9:30 am EST! We have a great line up of academics, policy makers, practitioners and civil society organizations speaking at the event. Register: https://t.co/rkjxQcjubg

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

@down2earthindia analyses the implementation of the welfare framework offered for migrant construction workers, especially the concerns emerging in relation to the registration, collection and distribution of the Cess and relief. Read the report for further details.

[Anil Kumar @Editoranilindia]

India’s migrant construction workers an analysis of their welfare framework https://t.co/rTR5rtALbI
@j4mw @IndiaWpc @chandancampaign @AajeevikaBureau @divyarrs

[India Development Review @idr_online]

#GroundUpStories | Lockdown, unemployment, and the power of collectives. Read how a migrant worker facing #unemployment found a way to help others like her. @StrandedWorkers

https://t.co/gWkUSJRLww

[Shireen Azam @shireenazam]

Sajjad is a daily-waged labourer who used to work in construction in Goa. When the pandemic hit, his employer stopped work but also refused to pay for months of pending wages

Last week, he was diagnosed with skin cancer. We are raising money for him. DM if u can help even a lil

[Stranded Workers Action Network(SWAN) @StrandedWorkers]

Happy faces after a long MGNREGA session and discussion! #swanfellows