Mahila Sabha is a progressive women-led trade union committed to protecting and promoting the rights of women workers across sectors. We provide a collective voice for marginalized and unorganized women workers who are often excluded from decision-making and deprived of basic rights at the workplace.

1. Wage Discrimination & Equal Pay

Women workers, especially in the unorganized sector, are often paid less than men for the same work. Mahila Sabha campaigns for:

Equal wages for equal work.
Transparency in wage payments.
Minimum wage enforcement across sectors.

2. Job Insecurity & Exploitation

Large sections of women are employed in informal, contract, or daily-wage jobs, leaving them vulnerable. We demand:

Regularization of employment.
Social security benefits for informal workers.
Protection against arbitrary dismissals.

3. Safe & Dignified Workplaces

Sexual harassment, unsafe working conditions, and lack of basic amenities remain major concerns. Mahila Sabha fights for:

Zero tolerance towards workplace harassment.
Implementation of the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment).
Safe sanitation facilities and health protections.

4. Privatisation of Essential Services

The increasing privatization of health, education, water, and care services has led to job insecurity, loss of rights, and exploitation of workers—most of whom are women. Mahila Sabha stands against:

Outsourcing and contractualisation that strips workers of protections.
Shrinking public sector jobs for women.
Rising costs of essential services that burden working-class families.
Lack of accountability and exploitation in private care, health, and education sectors.

5. Maternity & Childcare Rights

Women often face discrimination due to pregnancy or childcare responsibilities. Mahila Sabha advocates for:

Paid maternity leave for all women workers.
Workplace crèches and childcare support.
Protection against dismissal during pregnancy.

6. Access to Social Security & Welfare Schemes

Women workers in the informal sector are largely excluded from pensions, health insurance, and welfare benefits. We demand:

Universal access to health insurance.
Old-age pension for women workers.
Easy access to government welfare schemes.

7. Right to Form & Strengthen Trade Unions

Young women entering the workforce face unique challenges, from exploitation to lack of career growth. Mahila Sabha focuses on:

Ending exploitative apprenticeships and unpaid internships.

Ensuring decent entry-level wages.
Protection against age- and gender-based discrimination.
Skill development and training opportunities for secure futures.
Awareness of labor rights among young workers.

8. Young Workers’ Issues

The increasing privatization of health, education, water, and care services has led to job insecurity, loss of rights, and exploitation of workers—most of whom are women. Mahila Sabha stands against:

Outsourcing and contractualisation that strips workers of protections.
Shrinking public sector jobs for women.
Rising costs of essential services that burden working-class families.
Lack of accountability and exploitation in private care, health, and education sectors.

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9. Collective Bargaining Power

Women’s voices are often silenced in unions dominated by men. Mahila Sabha strengthens women’s participation by:

Building leadership among women workers.
Ensuring women’s representation in negotiations.
Encouraging solidarity across sectors.