COIMBATORE: Contract workers employed by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, including DBC (domestic breeding check) malaria workers, sewage-cleaning staff and RR special workers, have alleged that their salaries have not been disbursed, leaving them struggling to meet the Diwali festival expenses.
He stated that nearly 90% of the workers depended entirely on their monthly wages and that some had been forced to pledge their bank passbooks with private moneylenders to meet immediate expenses.
In a petition addressed to corporation commissioner Katta Ravi Teja, general secretary of the workers’ union R Tamil Nadu Selvam said the delay had caused severe financial hardship to employees and their families.
Because they are entirely dependent on their salaries, it’s not just about festival but their livelihood. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Coimbatore | Silver Rate in Coimbatore | Bank Holidays in Coimbatore | Public Holidays in Coimbatore | Coimbatore AQI | Weather in Coimbatore | Petrol Price in Coimbatore | Diesel Price in Coimbatore | CNG Price in Coimbatore | LPG Price in Coimbatore Stay updated with the latest Coimbatore news.
This is deeply distressing,” Selvam said. “Many were struggling to buy new clothes for their children and meet other essential expenses ahead of the festival. He urged the corporation administration to intervene and ensure the immediate release of pending salaries. Download the TOI App.
Several workers were reportedly waiting at ward offices, hoping to receive their wages before the festival. Meanwhile, the workers on Saturday held a protest against the delay and demanded immediate disbursement of their salaries.