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KDMC Health Workers Protest Three Months’ Unpaid Salaries
About 130 health-centre workers in Kalyan say they have not been paid for three months.
The missing salaries are for June, July and August.
The workers include attendants and cleaning staff.
They protested outside the city corporation office.
They said their contractor blamed delayed payments from the corporation.
The workers also say they receive Rs 9,500 a month instead of the Rs 15,500 listed in a work order.
They want their unpaid money and the full approved wage.
They warned that they may stop working within two days if the money is not paid.
A KDMC official said the money has not arrived from Central government funds yet.
Around 130 attendants and cleaning staff protested outside the KDMC headquarters over unpaid June, July and August salaries.
The workers said contractor Disha Agency blamed delayed payments from the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation for the arrears.
They warned they would stop work if their pending wages were not paid within two days.
Workers alleged they receive Rs 9,500 monthly despite a KDMC work order approving Rs 15,500 for their posts.
A KDMC official said the salaries depend on Central government funds that have not yet been received.
- Who
- Around 130 attendants and cleaning staff working at KDMC’s Aapla Davakhana and Urban Health Centres, along with contractor Disha Agency and KDMC officials.
- What
- The workers protested over three months of unpaid salaries, alleged a monthly wage shortfall, and threatened to stop work.
- Where
- Outside the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation headquarters in Kalyan.
- When
- The protest took place on Wednesday; the unpaid salaries cover June, July and August, and workers gave a two-day deadline for payment.
- Why
- The workers said they need their wages for household expenses and children’s education, while KDMC said the required Central government funds had not yet been received.
Workers’ and Supporters’ Claims
KDMC’s Explanation
Reason for unpaid salaries
Workers’ and Supporters’ Claims
The workers said Disha Agency repeatedly cited non-receipt of payments from KDMC and demanded immediate release of their wages.
KDMC’s Explanation
A KDMC official said the salaries are paid from Central government funds and that funds for the pending salaries had not yet arrived.
Monthly wage amount
Workers’ and Supporters’ Claims
The workers alleged they are paid Rs 9,500 despite a KDMC work order approving Rs 15,500, and demanded an inquiry into the alleged Rs 6,000 difference.
KDMC’s Explanation
The article does not report a KDMC response to the alleged wage difference; the Chief Medical Officer said she would comment later.
Response to the dispute
Workers’ and Supporters’ Claims
The workers threatened to stop work within two days and demanded regular salary payments by the 10th of each month. Corporator Mahesh Gaikwad called for immediate payment and an inquiry.
KDMC’s Explanation
KDMC said the pending salaries would be released as soon as the required funds were received.
Key facts
- Workers involved
- Around 130 attendants and cleaning staff
- Unpaid period
- June, July and August
- Contractor
- Disha Agency
- Work-order wage
- Rs 15,500 per month for attendants and cleaning staff
- Workers’ claimed wage
- Rs 9,500 per month
- Alleged difference
- Rs 6,000 per month
- Work-stoppage deadline
- Workers said they would stop work if dues were not cleared within two days
- KDMC explanation
- An official said Central government funds for the pending salaries had not yet been received
Quotes
Mahesh Gaikwad
KDMC corporator who demanded immediate release of the workers’ pending wages and an inquiry into alleged deductions
“How are these families expected to manage their household expenses when they have not received salaries for three months?”
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