Palghar Sanitation Workers End Strike Over Unpaid Raises

Sanitation workers in Palghar went on strike because they weren't getting the pay raise they were promised.

When new waste management contracts were made in May 2023, it was agreed that salaries would go up, but the workers didn't see the increase in their paychecks.

They stopped collecting trash, causing garbage to pile up.

Officials promised to resolve the issue within two days, and the workers called off the strike.

Workers previously earned around ₹14,700 per month after tax deductions and were promised wages ranging from ₹22,000 to ₹25,000.

The contractor stated they had paid in accordance with agreements and government regulations.