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India Jun 27, 2025

Bengaluru garbage collectors struggle amid unpaid wages

Bengaluru's garbage collectors haven't seen a paycheck since January, and it's hitting them hard.
The mess started when waste management duties shifted from BBMP to a new company, but payments got stuck in the shuffle.
Even though BBMP is ready to release ₹300 crore in dues, contractors say they can't move until they get official orders from the new agency.

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Workers struggling with basics like school fees for kids

About 10,000 workers have been protesting across 55 wards, demanding their salaries and calling out issues like missing Provident Fund contributions.
Tyagaraj from the Karmika Samrakshana Trade Union shared that many are struggling with basics like school fees for their kids.
For now, most are still waiting for a real solution.