NLC contract workers strike enters 11th day

The indefinite strike by about 14,000 contract workers of Neyveli Lignite Corporation entered the 11th day today, with workers refusing to heed the call of NLC CMD A R Ansari to call it off.

NLC Public Relations Officer Sridhar said the strike has led to a shortfall of 1,050 MW. Power generated was 2,340 MW against the installed capacity of 2,490 MW, he said.

The contract workers are demanding regularisation of services in a phased manner and implementation of 'equal pay for equal work' formula, among other things.

M Sekar, AITUC secretary, Cuddalore, and AITUC Neyveli unit secretary Pal Kuppusamy demanded that the Tamil Nadu government intervene in the matter to settle the issue amicably.