Assam government asks TE to pay bonus as soon as possible
Guwahati: The state government has asked all tea gardens in the state to pay bonuses to their workers as soon as possible. This year Durga Puja is from 20th October (Shashthi) to 24th October (Dashami). Giving bonuses on the eve of Durga Puja has been a long-standing tradition in Assam. Speaking to The Sentinel, Labor Welfare Minister Sanjay Kishan said, “As per the information we received, most of the tea gardens have agreed to pay 20 per cent bonus to their workers. Some gardens have already paid the bonus, and Some have already paid the bonus.” No. Since the tea community is very excited about Durga Puja,
Therefore bonus is very important for them. She is in festive mood during Durga Puja with new outfit. They want a little upfront bonus for taking the time to do marketing. Now Durga Puja is at the doorstep. The plantations which have not paid bonuses to their workers should pay them immediately. Bonus has always been a sensitive issue in tea gardens.
The tea industry in Assam is facing a financial crisis. When asked about resentment among workers over some gardens wanting to pay 20 per cent bonus in two instalments, the minister said, “Yes. It has come to our notice. Some gardens It has agreed to pay 20 per cent bonus in a breakup of 15+5 per cent: 15 per cent before Durga Puja and the remaining 5 per cent before Holi in 2024. The issue is causing resentment among workers in some tea gardens.
A section of workers are protesting in support of their demand for 20 percent bonus in one installment before Durga Puja. Now is the time for the park management to negotiate with the labor unions and resolve the issue amicably. This issue should not escalate to such a situation that the administration needs to intervene.” Also Read – Ban on plastic water bottles up to 500 ml in Assam Workers of Phulbari Tea Estate in Rangapara area in two installments Protested yesterday against management’s announcement to pay bonus. Police had to intervene to control the situation. Employees want 20 per cent bonus in one installment before Durga Puja.
