Sanitation workers of Tilwara Nagar Panchayat continued their work boycott for a second day on Thursday, saying they had not been paid for one month. The stoppage has affected the town’s cleaning services, with waste accumulating at several locations.
Residents have reported inconvenience as garbage remains uncleared in parts of Tilwara, a town in Rudraprayag district. The disruption is linked to the workers’ demand for payment of their pending wages.
Workers seek release of pending wages
Rajeev Kumar, president of the sanitation workers’ union, said employees had gone without their wages for a month. He said the delay had made it difficult for workers to meet their families’ household needs.
Kumar alleged that the contractor does not make wage payments on time. He also said the payment situation was uneven: some workers had received their wages, while several others were still awaiting payment.
The workers said they would continue the boycott until the outstanding wages are paid. Their position has directly affected routine sanitation work across the town.
Appeal to Nagar Panchayat administration
The sanitation workers have asked the Tilwara Nagar Panchayat administration to intervene in the matter. They want all environmental sanitation workers to receive their wages soon.
No further resolution or payment update was provided in the available information. Until the dispute is addressed, the work stoppage is affecting waste clearance and adding to residents’ difficulties.
Conclusion
Tilwara’s sanitation workers remain on strike over unpaid wages, while the continuing stoppage has disrupted waste collection. The workers are seeking Nagar Panchayat intervention and payment of all pending wages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why are the Tilwara sanitation workers on strike?
They are protesting the non-payment of wages for one month.
Q. How long had the work boycott continued?
The work boycott was continuing for a second day.
Q. What impact has the stoppage had?
Cleaning services have been affected, and garbage has accumulated in several parts of Tilwara.
Q. What did Rajeev Kumar say about the payment issue?
The union president said some workers had been paid, while several others remained unpaid. He also alleged that the contractor did not pay wages on time.
Q. What are the workers demanding from the Nagar Panchayat?
They want the administration to intervene and ensure that all environmental sanitation workers receive their pending wages.
