Labour Stories

There's a giant rabbit in Central London and he's got an appetite for something other than carrots...

Ever walked on (or stomp for most cases) on butterfly wings? Fragile as they are to simple touch but it never fails to fly. A metaphorical poem of working life like on butterfly wings.

Judged

Listen well and listen close. Pass this on to your friends and family. This is a story that could change children's lives. It all started when… … my dad died. It was dad's birthday and everyone in my family was celebrating. My family consists of my dad, Babarr Mohaut, my mom, Hamille Mohaut, my little sister, Miya Mohaut, my little brother (bother), Zeqe, and me- 12 year old Tara Mohaut. It was surprising to find that everyone was in the same room at the same time. Why? Because my dad is always working at the tobacco industry's building that's why he coughs all the time (second-hand smoking). Also, my mom is always taking care of Miya, my little 2 month old sister. “Tara, stop that silly daydreaming of yours and fetch some water from the well.” “But mom, I just got the water this morning! And plus, we're celebrating, so why can't I celebrate too?” “You have already eaten a couple of dried apricots, that's more than enough. The sooner you get the water, the sooner you can continue celebrating.” That was my mom. She's always bugging me about chores. I have to fetch water because we don‟t have the money to get one of those nice houses down by the market. In those houses, there are shiny floors, big rooms, and sinks and toilets. Our house has walls made of packed mud and a thatched roof connected with a mud and cow-dung paste. In Canada, you don't come across any houses like this, but we live in India. That is, Himachal Pradesh.

Rosie Grey was only seven years old when she arrived at Mr Thompson's cotton factory. Now fourteen, she has become accustomed to the treatment of the workers and the harsh conditions under which they are forced to work. After an accident in the storeroom leads to her dismissal, Rosie must try to make her own way in the real world, away from the life she had grown used to. But despite being seemingly free from her life at the factory, Rosie struggles with the dark past that holds her captive, and she doesn't know if she will ever be able to escape the life she tries so hard to forget. (C)Spruce_Goose Cover - Made by @Azanthiel

This summer I did an internship with an NGO that was extending a helping hand to marginalized groups and was working on improving their living condition. After some research, I learned about Sampark and soon enough I landed in their office in Jakssandra. They gave me an in-depth overview of their work. After my orientation, my one and half month journey with this lovely organization began. I helped in making a map of Sampark's creches and workers resource centers (WRCs) all over Karnataka. I also helped in some paper work for accounts team and the next week I went on my first field visit! Off I went to visit a creche and having not visited a labor colony the experience was a little new for me but soon I understood the working of the creche(day care centre for children of construction workers). I interacted with teachers there and I arrived during lunch time so after a small prayer the children began to eat the kichiddi and the eggs that had been provided. It was heartwarming to see that the kids were remembering god in such absolute poverty. After the meal was over I interacted with the teachers who were really nice to me and very quite eager to show me around. I saw a nutrition chart, a vaccination chart, and a class timetable. I learned a lot through this internship and above all it taught me how to be grateful for what we have in life and I feel this will help me grow as a person in the long run. I got such excellent mentors and everyone at the office who made me feel welcome. I am going to be back next summer and am looking forward to the challenges and field visits waiting for me! Read More....https://sampark.org/

Plights of Unfortunate Souls

A friend asks her to meet him at a dark alleyway, alone at night. Let's see what happens next. A woman goes through unbearable Pain.....is she done for good? A diary entry on her birthday, which brings back bad memories. The fire claims everything....but is it really so dangerous as it sounds? A perfect murder has been committed....now it's time to look to the stain.

Set in Hamilton, ON in 1963 during a June heatwave, expectant new parents-to-be Pat and Mary Nolan are going stir-crazy in the heat - and the baby is already a week late arriving! They and their friends Jake and Susan Goldstein get more than they bargained for when they decide to go see a double feature at the local drive-in.

If you've ever worked in a mass production sweatshop, you will be able to relate.

Its a short story based on reality. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ He told me that he was a school going boy. His parents didn't knew about him secretly working here for us. His father was a drunkard and was unemployed. Every night he came drunk and hit his wife. Devdutta's mother worked as a maid and barely earned Rs200. He had a younger brother whose legs were crippled and they didn't had enough money to get him admitted to a school. He also had an elder sister who became a victim to child molestation. His mother is saving money so that she can hire a lawyer and win justice. That's why he is working, so that his siblings could have a brighter future. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hope you like it!

A girl named Lizzie born 4th march, 2004 has faced a lot of stress in the past years starting from age 3. Lizzies real mother left her when she was born, 2 years later she got adopted by a lady named daisy. Daisy was lizzies favourite mother out of all the 3 mothers she is the mother that got her fame. Lizzie is known for being a skater and actress she has acted in many movies and tv shows! Ever since her fame started her real mother named Tracy wanted Lizzie back... she tried to find Lizzie and daisy by hiring a group of guys to find them fo her she would weekly pay $150 AU she faced court after a while when she got reported what happens next?...

Hi! This is Harini Priya! I know I have already posted this os in TU and FB but still I am posting this os here too for those who had never read this. Please post ur comments. Thank u!

A lot of people hate their jobs. But Tara was probably one of the people that hated her job the most. Not because of the work, but just because of the conditions - but when she had nothing to lose, why not risk it all to change things?