Society for Labour and Development (SLD) is a labour rights and support organization based out of the National Capital Region. Established in 2006, SLD has a pan-India footprint and primarily addresses the rights and aspirations of workers with an emphasis on women workers. We extend unconditional support to especially those engaged in the numerous global supply chains. The thematic areas of Labour Education, Gender-Based Violence, Inter-state Migrant Workers' Rights, Global Production Network in the Garment, and Leather and Seafood Processing Industries are where SLD lays complete focus with an aim to better the lives of millions.
A society of empowered, self-reliant workers.
A society of empowered, self-reliant workers.
Training and Leadership
SLD recognizes the significance of enhancing the skills and capabilities of workers and its own staff. As a result, there is a strong emphasis on engaging communities in a collaborative manner during capacity-building activities, with specific attention given to topics such as gender, leadership, labor laws, and addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH).
Gender-based Trainings
With an objective to bridge the divide between genders and thereby promote gender equity, SLD implements robust Gender-based Training. While implementing these training exercises that help build knowledge, skills and values that contribute to effective mainstreaming in workplaces and homes, SLD follows a rigorous process that includes;
identification of gender inequalities and gender gaps in the field of activity.
crisp definition of gender equality objectives.
Evaluation, monitoring and follow-ups with workers and collectives through focussed gender perspectives.
Labour Education for Workers’ Communities
SLD has been a leader in labour education, employing interventions such as legal aid, mobilization, and women's groups. They help workers understand and assert their rights, empower them to address workplace injustices, and advocate for better conditions. SLD also focuses on empowering women through groups, fostering gender equality
Legal aid/clinic
Through its legal aid program, SLD aims to bridge the gap between workers and the legal system, providing guidance and information on labor laws, regulations, and their practical application. Workers can seek advice and assistance from SLD when faced with unjust treatment, harassment, wage disputes, or other forms of exploitation. By imparting legal knowledge and support, SLD enables workers to make informed decisions, assert their rights, and pursue fair resolutions in challenging circumstances.
Overall, SLD's provision of legal aid to workers plays a crucial role in promoting justice and empowerment. By helping workers understand the legal pathways available to them, SLD contributes to a more equitable working environment where exploitation is addressed and workers' rights are protected.
Women Workers in the Asian Seafood Processing Industry
India's seafood industry has emerged as a prominent global supplier of high-quality seafood, serving over 100 countries worldwide. Remarkably, the industry achieved an unprecedented milestone with Seafood Exports worth 7.76 billion US$ during the Financial Year 2021-22. However, the reality for the workforce engaged in the seafood processing sector paints a stark contrast. They grapple with endemic poverty-level wages, grueling overtime hours, workplace abuse, gender discrimination, barriers to freedom of association, and unsafe working conditions.
This documentary provides an intimate and firsthand account of the experiences of women workers in the seafood processing industry. It sheds light on their challenges, hardships, and aspirations, offering a poignant glimpse into their lives and the pressing issues they face on a daily basis.
SLD strives for a society where workers are aware, self-reliant, fearless and live in dignity.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
info@sld-india.org
Phone
(+91) 11-46179959