Protection of Workers’ Rights – The Indian Perspective

Protection of Workers’ Rights – The Indian Perspective The ethical values of Sanātana Dharma are eternal and universal. In Russia, at one time, there was a massive uprising against feudalism and the tyranny of landlords, inspired by Communist ideology. However, that revolution did not end positively; it concluded in violence, disorder, and instability, leading to countless deaths and suffering. If we look at world history, except for the French Revolution, no revolution has successfully constructed a new society. Most revolutions have only managed to topple the existing systems without building a new and better one in their place. Over time, these thoughts evolved into labour unions and labour laws, and the idea of “labour dignity” took shape. With this came great awareness about labour protection and workers’ fundamental rights. However, many of these labour unions, driven by political motives and invoking worker welfare, repeatedly called for strikes and shutdowns. Consequently, man...