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Asked: May 6, 20242024-05-06T15:27:14+05:30 2024-05-06T15:27:14+05:30In: Political Science

Explain Problems of urban unorganised labour.

Explain Problems of urban unorganised labour.

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    1. Himanshu Kulshreshtha Elite Author
      2024-05-06T15:27:59+05:30Added an answer on May 6, 2024 at 3:27 pm

      Urban unorganized labor faces a multitude of challenges due to their precarious employment status and lack of social protections. Here are some of the key problems they encounter:

      1. Exploitative Working Conditions: Urban unorganized laborers often work in informal sectors such as construction, street vending, domestic work, and waste picking, where they are subjected to exploitative working conditions. They frequently face long hours, low wages, lack of job security, unsafe working environments, and limited access to labor rights and protections.

      2. Lack of Social Security: One of the major challenges for urban unorganized labor is the absence of social security benefits such as health insurance, retirement pensions, and unemployment benefits. Without access to these essential protections, they are vulnerable to economic shocks, illness, injury, and old age poverty, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality.

      3. Limited Access to Education and Skills Training: Many urban unorganized laborers lack formal education and vocational skills training, which limits their ability to access higher-paying and more secure employment opportunities. Without adequate education and training, they remain trapped in low-paying and precarious jobs, perpetuating intergenerational poverty and marginalization.

      4. Inadequate Housing and Basic Services: Urban unorganized laborers often live in overcrowded and substandard housing conditions, lacking access to basic services such as clean water, sanitation, and electricity. Informal settlements and slums where many of them reside are characterized by poor infrastructure, inadequate housing, and limited access to essential services, exacerbating health risks and social vulnerabilities.

      5. Discrimination and Marginalization: Urban unorganized laborers, particularly women, migrants, and members of marginalized communities, often face discrimination, stigma, and social exclusion based on factors such as gender, ethnicity, religion, and caste. Discriminatory practices in the labor market, such as unequal pay, limited job opportunities, and workplace harassment, further marginalize them and perpetuate inequalities.

      Addressing the problems of urban unorganized labor requires comprehensive strategies that address their economic, social, and political vulnerabilities. This includes implementing labor reforms to formalize informal employment, providing access to social security and basic services, promoting inclusive education and skills training, and combating discrimination and social exclusion. Additionally, fostering dialogue and collaboration among governments, employers, trade unions, civil society organizations, and urban communities is essential for creating more inclusive and equitable urban environments where all workers can enjoy their rights and dignity.

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