Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Andrew Yule Tea Workers Protest Unpaid Wages in Jalpaiguri
Workers at two tea estates owned by Andrew Yule & Company, a government-run business, are protesting because they haven't been paid for six months.
They demonstrated with their union's support, threatening to block roads if they aren't paid soon.
The workers also haven't had their provident funds paid.
The union is criticizing the central government, while local BJP leaders accuse the union of stirring up trouble for political reasons.
Workers at Andrew Yule tea estates in Jalpaiguri protested unpaid wages.
The Trinamool-backed union supported the protests.
Workers have not received wages for six months.
Sub-staff have also not been paid.
Workers threatened road blockades if payments aren't made.
- Who
- Workers of New Dooars and Choonabhutti tea estates, along with the Trinamool Cha Bagan Sramik Union (TCBSU).
- What
- Workers protested against unpaid wages and dues at Andrew Yule & Company tea estates.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Jalpaiguri, India, specifically at tea estates owned by Andrew Yule & Company.
- Why
- To protest non-payment of wages and other dues for six months.
TMC Union and Workers' View
BJP's View
Unpaid Wages
TMC Union and Workers' View
Workers are owed six months of wages and are prepared to block roads if payment is not made immediately.
BJP's View
Management of Andrew Yule & Company has not paid wages for six months.
Provident Fund and Repairs
TMC Union and Workers' View
The workers' provident fund hasn't been deposited since 2023, and there are no funds for repairing workers' quarters.
BJP's View
The management has not deposited the provident fund of workers and employees.
Political Criticism
TMC Union and Workers' View
The Trinamool-backed union criticized the central government for not addressing the workers' issues.
BJP's View
District BJP leaders accused the TMC of inciting the workers for political gains.
- Company
- Andrew Yule & Company
- Unpaid Wages
- 6 months
- Number of tea estates
- 4
- Approximate number of workers
- 6,000
- Location
- Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
