TASMAC employees resort to flash strike in Mayiladuthurai over police case
TASMAC employees in Mayiladuthurai district went on a flash strike in response to a police case against two staff members for allegedly overcharging customers. The strike resulted in the closure of liquor outlets until 3 p.m., with employees demanding the withdrawal of the police case and better working conditions. The situation has drawn attention due to recent allegations of overcharging at TASMAC outlets, which have been widely shared on social media.
- ▪TASMAC liquor outlets in Mayiladuthurai district were closed until 3 p.m. due to a flash strike by employees.
- ▪The strike was in response to a police case against two employees for allegedly collecting ₹10 extra per bottle.
- ▪Employees submitted a petition to the District Collector's Office demanding the withdrawal of the police case and better working conditions.
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TASMAC liquor outlets across Mayiladuthurai district remained shut till 3 p.m. on Tuesday after employees resorted to a flash strike condemning the registration of a police case against staff of a liquor outlet at Sattanathapuram near Sirkazhi over allegations of collecting ₹10 extra per bottle from customers.According to TASMAC employees’ union representatives, the Sirkazhi police registered a case against supervisor Kamaraj and salesman Babu of the Sattanathapuram TASMAC outlet based on a complaint lodged by a functionary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
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