West Bengal Tea Garden Workers Union Appeals to ILO Over Rights Violations
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 13:12 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The tea garden workers union in West Bengal has lodged a complaint with the International Labour Organization, seeking restoration of their labour rights. The union invoked Article 24 of the ILO Constitution, alleging that the Indian government has failed to uphold ratified conventions protecting workers. The move seeks international scrutiny of the state’s labour practices.