Tasmac unions in Salem threaten protest over staff welfare, shop timing issues
Tasmac unions in Salem are threatening to protest over staff welfare and shop timing issues. Union members claim that the government has not addressed employee grievances and has imposed strict closing times for liquor shops. They are calling for better working conditions and a review of practices in other states to improve their situation.
- ▪Union members allege that the government is not addressing employee grievances.
- ▪Staff have been instructed to close liquor shops by 10 p.m., which they argue is impractical due to accounting procedures.
- ▪The unions are willing to sell liquor at the maximum retail price but demand salary revisions and better working conditions.
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Members of the Tasmac All Trade Unions in the district on Monday (May 25, 2026) alleged that the government and senior officials were issuing directions without addressing the grievances of employees.Speaking to reporters after submitting a petition to the district administration here, union members said the new government and the Minister had issued several instructions regarding the functioning of Tasmac shops. However, during a recent meeting, the Collector had only reiterated the guidelines to be followed instead of discussing the welfare concerns raised by employees.The members said staff had been instructed to close liquor shops by 10 p.m. and warned that employees would face suspension if shops were found functioning beyond the stipulated time.
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