Latest News About Labour Day

Here are the latest headlines on Labour Day right now.

• Punjab raises minimum wages by 15% in its Labour Day address, marking the first revision since 2013. This was announced in a special assembly session and highlights a push to ease living costs for daily wage workers. [ET: Labour Day announcement, Punjab wage hike][1]

• Delhi unveils a heatwave action plan in connection with Labour Day, including mandatory rest breaks for outdoor workers from 1–4 pm, ORS availability for students, and increased water provisions at key points. This is part of broader protections for workers during extreme heat events. [ET: Delhi heatwave plan][1]

• Protests over wage hikes erupted in Noida with thousands participating, leading to clashes and traffic disruption; authorities reported measures like guaranteed weekly offs and enhanced pay for workers asked by officials. This reflects ongoing labour unrest linked to compensation discussions around Labour Day. [ET: Noida protests][1]

• In India, Labour Day coverage also highlighted speeches by ministers and prime ministers stressing job creation and higher wages as central policy objectives, with leaders acknowledging workers’ contributions. [ET: Labour Day focus on jobs and wages][2][3]

• Canadian and US Labour Day-related coverage shows traditional parades and renewed discussions about worker rights, union support, and policy shifts affecting public and private sector workers. [Global/NA outlets][4][7]

If you’d like, I can narrow to a specific country or region (e.g., US Labour Day news, India Labour Day wage announcements) or pull the most recent 24–48 hours of coverage and summarize with links. Also, tell me if you want a quick visual (chart) of wage changes or protest activity by region.