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Chennai sanitation workers' demands and meal allowance shift

Overview

Following the suspension of their protest, sanitation workers in Chennai have continued to advocate for livelihood rights, specifically seeking to increase daily wages from Rs 762 to Rs 832 and securing permanent employment status. Legal representative Durai Arun criticized the government’s response, suggesting that political figures have used revolutionary slogans like ‘Jai Bhim’ at protest sites for political gain without resolving core grievances, such as the regularization of contract workers who have completed 240 or 480 days of service.

In a significant administrative shift, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has moved to replace its cooked meal system with a daily food allowance of Rs 50. This change affects 24,264 workers employed through private agencies and self-help groups. The decision follows a citywide survey where approximately 92 per cent of workers expressed a preference for cash over the existing meal scheme, citing issues with food quality, hygiene, and late deliveries.

A Government Order issued on September 21 cancelled the existing three-year food supply contract. The new allowance will be paid alongside monthly salaries based on days worked. The GCC expects the annual expenditure for this transition to be approximately Rs 44.28 crore, funded by its own resources.

Entities

Greater Chennai Corporation · Ripon Building · Chennai · Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam · A Rajmohan

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greater Chennai Corporation to replace sanitation workers' meals with daily allowance

    The Greater Chennai Corporation will provide a Rs 50 daily food allowance to 24,264 sanitation workers, replacing a meal scheme following complaints regarding food quality and hygiene.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Chennai sanitation workers suspend protest over wage and employment demands

    Sanitation workers in Chennai have temporarily halted a two-week protest over wage increases and demands for permanent employment status.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Chennai sanitation workers suspend protest after government talks

    Chennai sanitation workers have suspended their 16-day protest after the state government agreed to demands including food allowances, new equipment, and the withdrawal of legal cases.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Chennai sanitation workers protest for job permanency

    Sanitation workers in Chennai are protesting at the Ripon Building, demanding job permanency, better wages, and maternity leave while seeking a meeting with Chief Minister Vijay.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Chennai sanitary workers continue protests over labor demands

    Chennai sanitary workers continue their sixth day of protest despite the Tamil Nadu government agreeing to consider demands for wage revisions, maternity leave, and worker reinstatements.

Sources

dtnext.in · latestly.com · malaimurasu.com · nakkheeran.in · newindianexpress.com · newstodaynet.com · thecommunemag.com · vikatan.com

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