Conservancy workers boycott work, oppose privatisation move in Erode Corporation (opens original article in a new tab)

Conservancy workers in Erode protested against the state government's plan to privatise solid waste management, citing fears of wage cuts and job losses, which disrupted waste collection services.

• Conservancy workers in Erode Corporation boycotted work to oppose the state government's plan to privatise solid waste management.
• Workers fear privatisation could reduce their daily wages from ₹760-₹792 to around ₹400 due to private contractors and intermediaries.
• The strike disrupted waste collection, leading to garbage accumulation and inconvenience for residents in a city with a population of 6.45 lakh.