Wage dispute continues to cripple jute mills

All eight jute mills based in the Morang-Sunsari Corridor continued to remain shut for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday. The regular operation of these mills has been obstructed due to the protest of workers who are demanding government fixed minimum wage.

The government had set the minimum daily wage at Rs 190. However, the mill owners have refused to abide by the increased rate.

According to them, they are not in position to pay their workers at the rate of Rs 190 per day. Moreover, they are bemoaning that without the provision of discounts on electricity their products also cannot compete in the Indian markets. nepalnews.com Jan 1 09

Related News
- Workers' protest paralyses jute factories