Over 500 contract workers protest in Coimbatore demanding PF dues, fair wages, and direct employment
Over 500 contract workers involved in solid waste management services in Coimbatore city staged a protest in front of the Collectorate on Monday, demanding fair wages, clearance of pending PF and ESI payments, and permanent employment under the Corporation.
Organised by a coalition of labour unions, the protest included sanitation and municipal workers who submitted a petition to the District Collector demanding the removal of the newly appointed contractor and direct employment under the Corporation. The protest has continued for the past three days.
Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran said the workers were informed about their payment details and clarified that they were being paid around ₹700 per day. He added that salary slips would be issued going forward. He said the PF and ESI dues had been pending only since January and would be credited soon. On vehicle availability, he said the previous contractor had left several vehicles in damaged condition, and the new contractor had brought in 25 rented vehicles operated by owner-cum-drivers to ensure continuity in waste collection.
The workers have been called for further talks by Corporation officials.
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