Workers’ Protest in Noida Phase 2 Turns Violent: Vehicles Burnt, Traffic Hit, Authorities Issue Measures – What Triggered The Chaos?

Noida Salary & Wage Hike Protest: On Monday, a protest by factory workers in Noida’s Phase 2 turned violent after they demanded a salary hike. According to the officials, protesters damaged several vehicles and set them on fire. Later, the district administration announced new rules to protect and support industrial workers.

The Police said that many employees gathered to demand higher pay, but the protest soon turned into a violent clash.

Noida Protest Latest News: Police Deployed At The Place Of Violence

To help control the violence, many police officers have been sent to the area. They are trying to stop properties from being destroyed and keep everyone safe. During the protest, people vandalised several cars and damaged company buildings. One car was even set on fire.

Noida Salary & Wage Hike Protest: Noida DM Appeals For Peace Amid Violent Clashes

This happened one day after officials in Gautam Budh Nagar asked workers to stay calm and announced new ways to help them. The District Magistrate, Medha Rupam, told workers to continue working peacefully and not to believe on rumors. She explained that the government has been meeting with factory owners to make sure workers are treated fairly and their rights are protected.

Noida Strike: Meetings With Noida DM Held Day Before Clash

A day before the violence at Noida Authority, Medha Rupam, Noida District Magistrate held a meeting with the workers to maintain peace.

Principal Labour Secretary and Labour Commissioner of UP  joined virtually and discussed protecting workers’ interest,double payment for overtime, bonus, weekly holidays and workplace safety.

Noida Protest: What The Administration Said On The Clash?

The workers would be paid their annual bonus before the end of November and a committee headed by a woman will be set up to address the harassment cases, the administration said.

Factories must ensure all workers are treated well, given medical insurance and a safe working atmosphere, they added.

The protests have increased in Noida Phase 2, soon after Haryana increased the workers wages from 14,000 to 19,000, whereas in UP the minimum wage is around 13000 that caused dissatisfaction amongst the workers.   

Measures Taken For Workers’ Support

To prove a 24×7 assistance, the Noida District Administration has set up control rooms for immediate assistance for the workers. They can register their complaints on the following numbers:

• 120-2978231
• 120-2978232
• 120-2978862
• 120-2978702

These numbers will assure quick resolution to the workers’ issue and improve communication between them and the authorities.

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