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The people who work in the offices, factories, and government departments are called casual workers.

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Important Questions on Urban Livelihoods

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Regular employee receives ______ unlike casual workers.
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_____ (Tailors/manufacturers) makes garments for the people.
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Workers who are employed on a _____ (casual/ fixed) basis usually get a poor salary.
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What are the benefits that are not available to the wage earners?
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Who are casual labourers? Give examples.
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A _____ (market/factories ) is generally located close to or within an urban settlement.
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Wage earners sometimes have to stay _____ when their services are not required.
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Describe the working conditions of people like Nirmala, keeping in mind the following: working hours, conditions in the workplace, earnings, and the days of work available.
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The bus ride was more comfortable than the metro ride.
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Masonry helper get a permanent salary.
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The unorganised sector offers good benefits to its employees.
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Santosh is a factory worker, but she stays out of work for two to three months in a year. Why? 
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Call Centre in _____ (small / big) cities provide a new form of employment to the people.
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How are casual workers paid?
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Would you say that domestic workers like housemaids are also casual workers? Why? Describe the workday of one such woman detailing the work she does in other peoples' houses.
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A painter is engaged in _____ (wage/ salary) employment.
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Complete the following table and discuss how their work is different:

Name Place of work Earnings Security of work Benefits received Work on their own or employed
Bachchu Manjhi   Rs 100/day      
Harpreet, Vandana         Work on their own
Nirmala     No Security    
Sudha Company Rs 30,000 p.m      
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Why do you think small workshops and factories employ casual workers?
 
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Temporary workers go through threat of being fired by the employer.
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Why cannot casual workers complain about the bad conditions of the work and pay?