Contract conservancy workers and drivers protest in Coimbatore seeking wage hike and pending dues
The Hindu
Over 200 contract conservancy workers and drivers protest for wage hike and pending PF/ESI payments in Coimbatore.
Over 200 contract conservancy workers and drivers staged a protest in front of the Coimbatore Collectorate on Monday, demanding a hike in wages and the clearance of pending Provident Fund (PF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) payments.
The protesters urged the Coimbatore Corporation to revise their wages in line with Government Order (GO) 62, which they said stipulates a daily wage of ₹770. They said currently, contract sanitary workers receive ₹15,500 per month, while drivers are paid ₹20,150.
“This has been a long-pending demand. We have been raising it regularly,” said one of the workers.
In response, the Corporation stated that PF and ESI contributions have been credited till April, and that talks are ongoing with workers regarding the wage structure.
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