Contract workers in Telangana government hospitals staged a protest in Hyderabad, alleging wage discrepancies, PF and ESI irregularities, and poor working conditions. They demanded a minimum wage of Rs 26,000, abolition of the agency system, and improved workplace facilities and safety gear.
Jana Sakthi Labour Cell State President G Surendar has demanded that Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) raise the salaries of its contract workers to Rs 30,000 per month, citing exploitation and inadequate wages despite decades of service.
