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Diwali Woes: Coimbatore Workers' Salaries Delayed
7 Nov
Summary
- Contract workers in Coimbatore await delayed salaries for Diwali.
- Some workers resorted to pledging valuables to moneylenders.
- Protests erupted demanding immediate salary disbursement.
Contract workers employed by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation are experiencing significant financial distress due to delayed salary disbursements, critically impacting their ability to celebrate the upcoming Diwali festival. This group includes essential personnel such as domestic breeding check malaria workers and sewage-cleaning staff.
Union representatives have highlighted that approximately 90% of these workers rely solely on their monthly wages. The delay has forced some employees into desperate measures, including pledging bank passbooks to private moneylenders to cover essential expenses and purchase gifts for their families.
In response to the ongoing financial hardship, affected workers have organized protests to demand the immediate release of their pending salaries. Many were observed waiting at ward offices, hoping for a resolution before the festival.
The workers' union has urged the corporation administration to intervene promptly and ensure the swift disbursement of all outstanding wages, emphasizing the severity of the livelihood impact.
