Sanitary workers protest, submit petition to Madurai Corporation Commissioner
Over 1,000 sanitary workers in Madurai protested against the privatization of sanitation services and demanded the regularization of their jobs. They also submitted a petition to the Corporation Commissioner requesting a Deepavali bonus.
Why it matters
This protest reflects broader concerns regarding job security and the impact of privatization on public sector workers in India.
Over 1,000 sanitary workers of Madurai Corporation staged a protest on Thursday and submitted a petition to the Corporation Commissioner urging the authorities to fulfil their 11-point charter of demands.
The sanitary workers opposed the privatisation of sanitation works. They said privatisation of the works would affect the livelihood of the sanitary workers. They also demanded the regularisation of the services.
They said jobs on compassionate grounds should be considered and provided. They demanded 8.33% Deepavali bonus should be paid to all the workers.
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