Wage hike: 3 lakh tea garden workers on hunger strike
ENS, Kolkata | Posted: February 7, 2015At least 3 lakh tea garden workers have started a hunger strike in the Terai and Dooars region demanding an “immediate” hike in the wages.
A total of 23 trade unions in the region have formed a joint forum which began its strike on Friday.
Barring one tea garden owned by a tea major, production has been shut in all the big and small gardens in the region. The joint forum of the trade unions have demanded the wages of workers be hiked from Rs 95 per day to Rs 322.
According to the Dooars Branch of Tea Association (DBTA), the workers in 93 gardens have stopped working and joined the huger strike.
A large number of police force have been deployed in the area keeping in mind the sensitivity of the issue. The DBTA has also taken necessary precautions in case any labour falls ill. Significantly, the wage negotiation meeting is scheduled to take place on February 19 and 20.
0 Response to "Wage hike: 3 lakh tea garden workers on hunger strike"
Post a Comment
Disclaimer Note:
The views expressed in the articles published here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or perspective of Kalimpong News or KalimNews. Kalimpong News and KalimNews disclaim all liability for the published or posted articles, news, and information and assume no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the content.
Kalimpong News is a non-profit online news platform managed by KalimNews and operated under the Kalimpong Press Club.
Comment Policy:
We encourage respectful and constructive discussions. Please ensure decency while commenting and register with your email ID to participate.
Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.