The unions have identified several key issues they want the management to address. One major concern is that around 800 contract workers have been unable to work due to delays in renewing necessary passes and other administrative hold-ups.
The unions are insisting that management stick to the rule of reserving 50 per cent of jobs for these individuals. They are also demanding that contract workers who have lost healthcare benefits due to injuries on the job receive medical support from the company. (Image: DC)
Visakhapatnam: At least 14,000 contract workers at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) plan to go on an indefinite strike beginning March 7 if their demands are not met.
The All-Contract Labour Unions at RINL officially informed the management of their decision following a general meeting where workers expressed strong objections to what they see as unfair treatment of contract workers by both the government and the RINL management.
N. Ramana, the leader of the contract workers’ union, emphasised that current policies harm workers' livelihood. He called for all contract workers to join the fight against actions threatening their jobs, wages, and working conditions.
The unions have identified several key issues they want the management to address. One major concern is that around 800 contract workers have been unable to work due to delays in renewing necessary passes and other administrative hold-ups.
Ramana stressed the importance of keeping experienced contract workers in their jobs. Another important demand is to maintain monthly allowances of Rs 2,400 for certain groups of workers, as previously agreed upon.
The unions are worried that new contracts being introduced are designed to sidestep these payments, which they believe goes against an agreement made with labour officials last year.
The unions are also against proposed changes to the current gate pass system. They are urgent about the need to pay overdue wages, as some workers have not received their salaries for the past three months.
Additionally, there’s a concern about filling job vacancies meant for displaced persons. The unions are insisting that management stick to the rule of reserving 50 per cent of jobs for these individuals. They are also demanding that contract workers who have lost healthcare benefits due to injuries on the job receive medical support from the company.
The unions have urged all contract workers to take part in the strike, highlighting that their demands are crucial for their well-being and the continued operation of the plant.
The All-Contract Labour Unions at RINL officially informed the management of their decision following a general meeting where workers expressed strong objections to what they see as unfair treatment of contract workers by both the government and the RINL management.
N. Ramana, the leader of the contract workers’ union, emphasised that current policies harm workers' livelihood. He called for all contract workers to join the fight against actions threatening their jobs, wages, and working conditions.
The unions have identified several key issues they want the management to address. One major concern is that around 800 contract workers have been unable to work due to delays in renewing necessary passes and other administrative hold-ups.
Ramana stressed the importance of keeping experienced contract workers in their jobs. Another important demand is to maintain monthly allowances of Rs 2,400 for certain groups of workers, as previously agreed upon.
The unions are worried that new contracts being introduced are designed to sidestep these payments, which they believe goes against an agreement made with labour officials last year.
The unions are also against proposed changes to the current gate pass system. They are urgent about the need to pay overdue wages, as some workers have not received their salaries for the past three months.
Additionally, there’s a concern about filling job vacancies meant for displaced persons. The unions are insisting that management stick to the rule of reserving 50 per cent of jobs for these individuals. They are also demanding that contract workers who have lost healthcare benefits due to injuries on the job receive medical support from the company.
The unions have urged all contract workers to take part in the strike, highlighting that their demands are crucial for their well-being and the continued operation of the plant.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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