Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Tea Workers Protest Over Wages and Welfare in North Bengal
Tea workers in North Bengal protested to demand better wages and welfare facilities.
They submitted an 11-point memorandum to various authorities, including the government and tea garden managements.
The workers want minimum wages, better working conditions, and support for the tea industry.
They also oppose certain land reform policies that they believe could harm their livelihoods.
The unions warn that the distress among tea workers has led to migration and even deaths in hazardous jobs.
They urge immediate action to resolve these issues.
Thousands of tea workers protested in North Bengal over wages and welfare issues.
They submitted an 11-point memorandum demanding minimum wages and better facilities.
Workers oppose the West Bengal Land Reforms (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and related policies.
Unions warn of severe distress leading to migration and deaths in hazardous jobs.
They urge the government and industry to take immediate action to resolve the issues.
- Who
- Thousands of tea workers under the Joint Forum of Operating Trade Unions of the Tea Industry of West Bengal
- What
- Protested over wages and welfare issues
- When
- Friday, 2023
- Where
- Terai, Dooars, and Darjeeling hills, North Bengal
- Why
- To demand resolution of industrial disputes and workers' welfare issues
Tea Workers' Demands
Government and Industry Response
Minimum Wages
Tea Workers' Demands
Tea workers demand notification and implementation of minimum wages.
Government and Industry Response
Government and industry have not yet resolved the issue.
Welfare Facilities
Tea Workers' Demands
Workers demand better wages, incentives, and facilities like crèches and rest sheds.
Government and Industry Response
No immediate action has been taken by the authorities.
Land Reforms
Tea Workers' Demands
Unions oppose the West Bengal Land Reforms (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and related policies.
Government and Industry Response
Government has not addressed the unions' concerns.
- Date of Protest
- Friday, 2023
- Location
- Terai, Dooars, and Darjeeling hills, North Bengal
- Number of Protesters
- Thousands
- Key Demands
- Minimum wages, better welfare facilities, land rights, and industry support
- Memorandum Submitted
- 11-point memorandum on 20 July
- Union Leader
- Ziaul Alam, Convener of the Joint Forum