Tasmac employees observe hunger strike urging government to fulfil charter of demands
Tasmac employees affiliated with CITU held a hunger strike in Madurai to demand service regularization and time-scale pay. Protesters also requested improved working conditions, including the removal of empty bottle collection duties and the implementation of ESI medical coverage.
Why it matters
The protest highlights labor unrest within a major state-run retail organization and the ongoing struggle for benefits among temporary government workers.
The Tasmac employees led by employees affiliated to CITU on Wednesday observed a hunger strike in Madurai urging the State government to fulfil their charter of demands.
The article reports on the demands of the protesters and the context of the strike without taking a side in the labor dispute.
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