AITUC urges government to reopen and run paper mill
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) protested for the reopening of the closed Dhanalakshmi Paper Mill in Dindigul. They claim the mill, which has been shut for 24 months, was profitable and that the closure has severely impacted local workers. AITUC is urging the State government to take action to reopen the mill or manage it directly if negotiations fail.
- ▪AITUC staged a protest in front of the Dindigul Collectorate.
- ▪The Dhanalakshmi Paper Mill has been closed for the past 24 months.
- ▪The closure has affected 1,500 to 2,000 workers from around 400 families.
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All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) staged a protest in front of Dindigul Collectorate on Monday urging the State government to take over and run the closed Dhanalakshmi Paper Mill located in the district, taking into account the welfare of the workers.The members said the paper mill which was operating for many years in the Vilampatti area has remained closed for the past 24 months. Although the management claims that the mill was shut down due to a dispute, the workers alleged the mill was earning a profit.When the mill was closed, the management failed to address workers’ issues. No benefits were provided to them. The members submitted a petition to the Collector in this regard.The members said when the mill was first established, the local residents welcomed it.
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