Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Tea workers protest for wage dues in Alipurduar
Tea workers in Alipurduar, West Bengal, are protesting because they haven't been paid their wages for a long time.
They want the company, Merico Agro Industries, to give them a written plan for when they will get paid.
The company said they will pay some wages on January 9, but the workers are not satisfied and want a full payment schedule.
They are sitting in front of the district office until their demands are met.
One worker even tried to hurt themselves because they were so upset.
The workers' union is also asking the government to help solve this problem.
Tea workers of Merico Agro Industries are protesting in Alipurduar for unpaid wages.
The company promised to pay a fortnight's wages on January 9 but workers demand a full payment schedule.
Workers are continuing their sit-in protest until their demands are met.
One worker attempted suicide and another fell ill during the protest.
The workers' union has requested an immediate meeting with the state labour department to resolve the issue.
- Who
- Tea workers of Merico Agro Industries in Alipurduar
- What
- Protesting for unpaid wages and a payment schedule
- When
- Demonstration started on Monday, continues on Tuesday
- Where
- In front of Dooars Kanya, Alipurduar district collectorate
- Why
- To demand a written payment schedule and immediate wage disbursement
- Company
- Merico Agro Industries
- Gardens Affected
- Dhumchipara, Garganda, Tulsipara, and others
- Wages Due
- Seven fortnights
- Proposed Payment Date
- January 9
- Location
- Alipurduar, West Bengal