NTC workers take to streets against closed mills in Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Jan. 6 -- On Wednesday, the workers of National Textile Corporation Mills protested demanding re-opening of the closed mills.

As per media reports, since the lockdown imposed during the second wave the mills had remained closed which has adversely impacted over 20,000 workers of across India in 23 Public Sector Mills under the ambit of Ministry of Textile, Government of India.

According to Sachin Mohan Ahir, Chairman of Save NTC movement workers were paid just 50 per cent of their basic wages and DA.

He said, As many as 23 trade unions have joined hands to demand the Central government to reopen the mills. The workers are willing to work. Funds are available. But, the Central Government does not want to run the mills.

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