Conservancy workers hold demonstration for job regularisation in Chennai
Conservancy workers in Chennai are demanding job regularisation from the new government, following a demonstration at the District Collectorate. They met with officials who assured them their demands would be considered, but warned of further protests if no action is taken. Workers are seeking improved working conditions, revised wages, and better equipment to assist with their duties.
- ▪Conservancy workers are employed under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM).
- ▪They met with the Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner and Minister, who promised to consider their demands.
- ▪If their demands are not met, they plan to hold additional protests in June and July.
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Conservancy workers employed under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) reiterated their demand for job regularisation to the newly-elected TVK government on Tuesday, ahead of a demonstration near the Chennai District Collectorate.“We met the new Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner, G.S. Sameeran, and Minister Aadhav Arjuna today, and they assured us that our demands would be considered. If they are not addressed in the near future, another round of protests will be held in June and July,” said K. Bharathi of the Left Trade Union Centre (LTUC) and Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam.Mr.
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