Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Thane Hospital Workers Allegedly Forced into Manual Scavenging
Imagine workers at a hospital in Thane, India, are being forced to clean up human waste with their bare hands, which is against the law.
A labor union says this is happening, and the workers aren't getting paid on time or provided with things like gloves or masks to protect them.
The company that hired these workers is from Pune, and they are accused of not following the rules about wages and safety.
The union wants the government to step in and make sure the workers are treated fairly and safely.
Labour union alleges conservancy workers at Thane hospital are forced into manual scavenging.
Workers reportedly clean excreta with bare hands, violating the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers Act.
Workers are allegedly denied timely wages, proper safety equipment, and mandated health facilities.
The contracting firm, based in Pune, is cited as responsible for these alleged violations.
The union demands intervention from state authorities to address the workers' grievances.
- Who
- Shramik Janata Sangh labor union and conservancy workers.
- What
- Labour union claims conservancy workers are forced into manual scavenging, violating the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers Act.
- When
- As of the article's publication date (July 26th), the allegations were current.
- Where
- Thane Regional Mental Hospital, Thane, India.
- Why
- The workers are allegedly subjected to unsafe working conditions, including manual scavenging, and are reportedly denied proper wages and safety equipment.
Union's Claims
Hospital/Contractor Response (Unstated)
Manual Scavenging
Union's Claims
Conservancy workers are forced into manual scavenging.
Hospital/Contractor Response (Unstated)
N/A
Wages and Safety
Union's Claims
Workers are denied timely wages and safety equipment.
Hospital/Contractor Response (Unstated)
N/A
- Location
- Thane Regional Mental Hospital, Thane, India
- Allegation
- Forced manual scavenging
- Law Violated
- Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013
- Union
- Shramik Janata Sangh
- Contracting Firm Location
- Pune