Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Mahanagar Gas Workers Protest Without Uniforms, Threaten Strike Over Neglect
Some workers at Mahanagar Gas Limited are protesting while continuing to do their jobs.
They are working without uniforms, and some were reportedly seen wearing very little or no clothing.
The workers say they have not been given uniforms for nearly two years.
They also say company managers have not answered letters about their demands.
The letters were sent over the past two to three months, according to the workers.
The workers provide emergency services and say some have done so for more than 20 years.
They warn that they may go on strike if their concerns are not addressed.
A strike could interrupt gas supplies and inconvenience customers.
Mahanagar Gas Limited workers, including compressor operators and fillers, are protesting by working without uniforms.
Some workers were reportedly seen in undergarments or without clothes as part of the protest.
Workers allege they have not received uniforms for nearly two years and that management has not responded to their demands.
They say they have submitted letters over the past two to three months and have continued providing emergency services.
Workers warn they may strike if their demands are not addressed, potentially disrupting CNG supplies.
- Who
- Mahanagar Gas Limited workers, including compressor operators and fillers.
- What
- They are protesting by working without uniforms and warning they may strike.
- When
- The protest is ongoing; workers say they have raised demands over the past two to three months and have not received uniforms for nearly two years.
- Where
- Mahanagar Gas Limited operations across Mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan region.
- Why
- Workers allege prolonged neglect, a lack of uniforms, and no response from management to their demands.
- Company
- Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL)
- Protest action
- Workers are continuing their jobs without uniforms.
- Uniforms
- Workers claim uniforms have not been provided for nearly two years.
- Demands
- Workers say they submitted letters over the past two to three months without receiving a response or meeting.
- Services
- Workers include compressor operators and fillers who provide emergency services.
- Strike warning
- Workers say they may strike if their demands are not addressed.
- Potential impact
- A strike could disrupt CNG supplies and inconvenience consumers, according to the report.