Unpaid for months, Jammu and Kashmir daily wage workers protest with children in Srinagar
Zee News
The protestors were joined by their families, including children carrying placards with messages such as, “We dream too, don’t ignore us.”
Daily wage workers from various government departments on Thursday staged a protest at Sher-i-Kashmir Park here, demanding regularisation of their services and payment of pending salaries, and warned of a march to the National Conference headquarters on February 16 if their grievances are not addressed.
The protestors were joined by their families, including children carrying placards with messages such as, “We dream too, don’t ignore us.”
The protesters are demanding the implementation of long-pending promises regarding the regularisation of their services and the enforcement of the Minimum Wages Act.
Many workers said they have not received their salaries for months, specifically alleging that payments have been pending since November 2025. They said the delay has left them struggling to meet basic needs, including food expenses and school fees.
The protesters warned that they will hold a “March to the National Conference Office” on February 16 if their grievances are not addressed.
