Nagrakata, 25th August: The Progressive Plantation Workers Union (PPWU) of the South Division of Nagrakata Tea Garden issued a memorandum to the tea garden authorities in support of various demands.
As per the report, various demands including proper drinking water for the labourers, housing, employment of one family member of the retired workers, and employee protection were presented through the memorandum.
The PPWU raised the demands through a meeting before handing over the memorandum.
According to the workers, more than 100 workers are employed in the South Division. Pesticides are not being sprayed in the tea gardens amid the ongoing pandemic. The protestors warned of staging larger demonstrations if their demands are not met soon.