Powerloom workers plan to boycott civic polls

  • | Wednesday | 2nd February, 2022

Coimbatore, Feb 2 (PTI) Powerloom owners and workers, on an indefinite strike for the last 23 days for revised wages, are contemplating to boycott the forthcoming civic elections on February 19. Nearly five lakh workers were on strike from January 9 that resulted in a Rs 60-crore loss per day. As part of the agitation, the owners on Wednesday hoisted black flag atop units and also carried the flags in a procession. Those on strike said the wages were fixed seven years ago and wanted the revised pay. The government ordered payment of revised wages from December last, but it was alleged that the master-weavers were claiming they cannot pay higher wages because of increase in price of yarn. PTI NVM Those on strike said the wages were fixed seven years ago and wanted the revised pay. The government ordered payment of revised wages from December last, but it was alleged that the master-weavers were claiming they cannot pay higher wages because of increase in price of yarn. Therefore, the workers are mulling to keep off the polls. PTI NVM NVG NVG


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