Urgent Bonus Disbursement for West Bengal Tea Garden Workers
The West Bengal Labour department has issued an advisory to distribute bonuses at 16% to tea garden workers in Darjeeling, Kurseong, and Kalimpong for the fiscal year 2023-24. This move aims to align with bonus rates in other regions and address labor unrest. The government urges timely payments to ensure workers' welfare.
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The West Bengal Labour department on Tuesday mandated a 16% bonus disbursement for tea garden workers in Darjeeling, Kurseong, and Kalimpong for fiscal 2023-24.
The advisory aims to maintain consistency in bonus payments across the state's tea industry, as North Bengal gardens have already started to disburse bonuses at 16%.
The government stressed the urgent need for timely payments with upcoming festivals, urging management and unions to resolve issues to prevent worker deprivation.
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