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Friday, 17 August 2007 |
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Members of YCW India have analyzed their situation and that of the society since 1997. They could identify that the living and working condition of the workers in the informal economy is at risk. Various study sessions with the young workers helped to deepen the understanding of its causes and the impact it has on the workers.
India YCW organizes the young workers (men and women) in construction, agriculture, tailoring and making beedi (Indian Cigar) into groups. These workers receive awareness education on their situation at work, life and on their rights. YCW India helps them to form their own associations to join the trade unions. Through these programs they analyze their own problems and act on it.
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
 The new national team! YCW – India organized its 24th National council from 16th to 20th May 2007 at the Franciscan Friary at Kothagri. The theme of the council was “Promote Leadership to motivate the Young Workers to face their Challenges”. 35 Young workers from various districts participated in the council. The council started with YCW prayer. Alexander, the National president welcomed the delegates. Fr. Jose Vattakuzy, Secretary CBCI Commission for labour and Fr. Augustine, the International chaplain of IYCW attended the national council and motivated the delegates through felicitation talks.
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Tuesday, 01 May 2007 |
WHO ARE WE?
We are:
- A movement of Young Workers who earn their livelihood, either at a place of work or in a school, or who work in their own families and those young people who are excluded from work as unemployed.
- Open to all young working men and women irrespective of caste, gender and religion.
- Open to collaborate with other youth and adult organisations to achieve its objectives by retaining its autonomous character.
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