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Bengaluru’s sanitation workers want permanent jobs. Here’s what the Minister said
Bengaluru’s sanitation workers demand permanent jobs, while the government cites absenteeism and unions point to poor working conditions, delayed wages and lack of job security.
Bengaluru’s sanitation workers asked for permanent jobs. Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda questioned the demand, citing 30% absenteeism among pourakarmikas.
His remarks have sparked criticism from workers’ unions and activists, who say the focus should also be on contract work, staff shortages, delayed wages, lack of safety equipment and job security.