Zeenat Hisam

The erosion of unions

The erosion of unions

Govt must acknowledge the role of trade unions as an important labour market institution. Updated 29 Apr, 2023 09:21am
Census takers

Census takers

Hats off to the perseverance of the counters. Published 11 Apr, 2023 08:22am
Wage theft

Wage theft

Only unions can take the struggle forward. Published 18 Mar, 2023 06:51am
A potential game changer

A potential game changer

The Pakistan Accord aims to make the factory a safe place for workers through inspections, safety improvements and remediations. Published 30 Dec, 2022 07:04am
Workers in Türkiye

Workers in Türkiye

The country has a social security system but it excludes informal workers. Published 20 Dec, 2022 07:03am
Labour in the US

Labour in the US

The discontent at the US workplace has come out in the open. Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:59am
WHY HAVE THE WORKERS FAILED TO UNITE?

WHY HAVE THE WORKERS FAILED TO UNITE?

Pakistan’s trade unions remain relevant to our future, especially as times get tougher. But their failure to unite reflects poorly Published 14 Aug, 2022 07:12am
In transition

In transition

Political parties have created divisions amongst trade unionists... Published 29 May, 2022 06:57am
Unions in 2022

Unions in 2022

Trade unions in Pakistan are at a crossroads.... Published 01 May, 2022 06:25am
Teaching labour

Teaching labour

There’s little understanding of labour as a holistic subject. Published 01 Feb, 2022 08:15am
Workers & mobility

Workers & mobility

A basic service has been denied to Karachi workers. Published 21 Nov, 2021 06:35am
Mountain livelihoods

Mountain livelihoods

The people of Shigar and Ghanche districts talk of many challenges. Updated 10 Jun, 2021 09:08am
Gig workers

Gig workers

The battle between capital and labour continues. Published 02 May, 2021 06:50am
Collective agency

Collective agency

Sustaining the Indian farmers’ protest is strategic organisation. Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:54am
Trade unions’ new challenge

Trade unions’ new challenge

The devastating impact of Covid-19 on the majority of workers should be a wake-up call for Pakistan. Published 06 Feb, 2021 06:46am
Two sides of Hunza Valley

Two sides of Hunza Valley

Since the last nine years the families of incarcerated men are struggling to get their loved ones freed from this unjust Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:27am