Sanitation workers demand State govt. to hold talks; plan to protest at Perambur or Panaiyur
Sanitation workers in Chennai are continuing an indefinite protest for the 14th day, demanding permanent employment and improved benefits. The workers have threatened to escalate their demonstrations if the government does not initiate formal talks.
Why it matters
The protest highlights labor rights issues and the precarious working conditions of municipal sanitation staff in urban India.
Sanitation workers in Chennai continued their indefinite protest for the 14th day on Wednesday, pressing for permanent jobs, maternity leave and other demands. The protest, led by the Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam, has been seeking an eight-point package of measures for conservancy workers in the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam president K. Bharathi said the government had not invited the workers for talks despite their continuous protest at the Ripon Buildings. “If the government does not invite us for talks within three days, we are ready to come on to the streets and protest again,” he said.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in