When millions of workers literally burst on to the scene during the sudden lockdown in India, the entire country was shocked by how vulnerable they seemed. They didn’t have housing, savings, healthcare and rights as employees. In their large numbers, they accounted for the majority of the workforce and yet there was no one to speak for them.
The lockdown was expected to be a watershed moment because of this unsettling experience. Going forward, it was hoped that labour laws would be rationalized so that they would be simpler for industry and also enhance the security of workers. . .