Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Navi Mumbai Workers Threaten Post-Diwali Strike Over Pay Hike
Workers at Navi Mumbai’s civic corporation want their monthly pay increased by ₹7,500.
The corporation’s general body approved the increase, but workers say it has not been put into effect.
They will hold a protest at the Belapur headquarters on September 29.
The protest is planned from 10:30 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m.
Workers are also asking for insurance, unpaid benefits and better facilities.
If their demands are not addressed, they may stop work after Diwali.
A strike could affect garbage collection, sanitation, healthcare support and road maintenance.
The workers say they will protest peacefully and legally.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation workers will protest at the Belapur headquarters on September 29 over a pending ₹7,500 monthly pay hike.
The wage increase was approved by the civic general body but has not yet been implemented, workers’ representatives said.
A complete strike after Diwali could disrupt garbage collection, sanitation, healthcare support and civic maintenance.
Workers are also seeking insurance, gratuity payments, a washing allowance and other service-related benefits.
The workers said the protest would be lawful and democratic, while warning that the administration would be responsible for any strike-related consequences.
- Who
- Workers of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and their representatives.
- What
- Workers are protesting a delayed ₹7,500 monthly pay hike and demanding several additional service benefits; they have threatened a complete strike after Diwali.
- When
- The protest is scheduled for September 29, 2026; the possible strike would take place after Diwali.
- Where
- At the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters in Belapur, with a potential strike affecting Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- Workers say the civic general body approved the pay hike, but the administration has not implemented it.
- Monthly pay hike sought
- ₹7,500
- Protest date
- September 29, 2026
- Protest time
- 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Protest location
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters, Belapur
- Possible strike timing
- After Diwali
- Potentially affected services
- Garbage collection, sanitation, healthcare support, road maintenance and other civic operations
- Additional demands
- Insurance, gratuity payments, a ₹1,000 washing allowance, attendance facilities and revised skilled-worker wages