Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Navi Mumbai Body Accused of Exploiting Contract Workers
A workers' union in Navi Mumbai says the city government is treating some workers unfairly.
The union claims that workers are being paid less than they should be, and there are also problems with facilities and insurance.
The union says the city is billing for more workers than are actually working.
The workers are mostly from Scheduled Castes.
The union has asked the government to fix these problems and take action against those responsible.
Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh alleges exploitation of Class IV contractual workers by NMMC.
Most of the exploited workers belong to Scheduled Castes.
Union submitted a memorandum to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly’s Scheduled Caste Welfare Committee.
Allegations include underpayment despite orders to comply with wage mandates.
Claims of inflated billing for non-existent workers and lack of basic facilities and insurance.
- Who
- Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh and the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly’s Scheduled Caste Welfare Committee.
- What
- Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh alleges exploitation of Class IV contractual workers by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
- When
- During a visit by the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly’s Scheduled Caste Welfare Committee on Tuesday.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
- Why
- To address allegations of exploitation, underpayment, and lack of facilities for contractual workers.
Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
Wages
Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh
Underpayment of contractual workers despite government mandates.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
NMMC's Perspective Not Available
Billing Practices
Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh
Inflated billing for non-existent workers.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
NMMC's Perspective Not Available
Facilities and Insurance
Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh
Lack of basic facilities and medical insurance for workers.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
NMMC's Perspective Not Available
- Accusation
- Exploitation of Class IV contractual workers
- Accuser
- Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh
- Accused
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation
- Workers Affected
- Class IV contractual workers
- Worker Demographics
- Majority from Scheduled Castes
- Allegations
- Underpayment, inflated billing, lack of facilities and insurance
