💡 A lifelong trade unionist @virjeshupadhyay weighs in on resolving the labour vs industry stalemate, pushing through difficult reforms, and India's GDP growth. Also, a data story on tariffs and their cost on exports, & more. Feb newsletter 🗞️:
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DTF DG Shri @virjeshupadhyay in conversation with @Rahul Ahluwalia of Foundation for Economic Development on their Podcast 'Growth is Good' addressed the difficult intersections of labour and economic growth.
https://t.co/IY4IK9Zvhj
...increasing their risk of displacement rather than empowerment. Without an inclusive approach, AI could widen existing inequalities and push a large segment of supply chain workers into economic instability."
“We are deeply concerned that AI-driven workforce strategies are focusing primarily on formally skilled employees, leaving millions of informal workers behind. These workers, despite their practical experience, lack formal recognition, structured training, and access to AI tools
. @virjeshupadhyay, the NEC member of @BMSkendra said while AI’s role is being touted to meet talent shortages, there is no discussion on how workers with unverified skills or informal employment can be integrated into this transformation.
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We’re grateful to everyone who joined us, and made this event a resounding success. The books/Papers are now available for all those who want to dive deeper into DTF's work.
We were virtually joined by trade union leaders from across the world, including China, Brazil, Indonesia, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria etc as well as leaders from key Indian Trade Unions.
Date: 30th December
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Hybrid
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Those interested in participating are requested to please confirm their availability.
Three-fourth of India’s population comprises workers, who form the backbone of the country’s economy and social structure. Various ideological groups attempt to use workers as a medium to fulfill their political objectives, propagating misleading facts and info in the process.
1) Contract Worker System in India and a way forward
2)Unorganised sector in India
3)Killing the Golden Goose:
4)We the people of India & our collective responsibilities
5)Tracing the Human in Development
6)Handbook for Trade Union Activists