Karnataka government has allowed factories to increase work hours. But in a survey, majority of garment factory workers said it was simply impossible for them to work extra hours.
The trade union AICCTU has written to the state government, asking not to proceed with its plans to dilute labour laws. Rather, these laws should be strengthened so that workers affected by the lockdown are protected, the union said.
They work every day without any leave. Contractors get paid by BBMP but don’t pay the contract workers their due salary. The protest highlighted the unfair practices followed by BBMP contractors.
