MKU daily wagers appeal to CM for regularisation after decades of low pay
Daily wage workers at Madurai Kamaraj University have appealed to the Chief Minister for the regularization of their employment after decades of low pay. The workers are seeking permanent status and benefits, citing long-standing service and government guidelines.
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This highlights the ongoing struggle for labor rights and job security among contract workers in public institutions.
MKU daily wagers appeal to CM for regularisation after decades of low pay MADURAI A total of 167 daily wage workers aged between 40 and 55 at Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) have appealed to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, seeking regularisation of their services after enduring years of precarious employment and meagre wages. Represented by the Daily Wage Workers Association, the employees highlighted that many of them had served the university for 15 to 20 years. Despite their long-standing contributions across various departments, these workers receive a daily wage of just ₹500—capping their monthly earnings at a maximum of ₹10,000 regardless of the number of days worked. The workers said they had been deprived of basic rights such as EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) and ESI (Employee State Insurance).
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