DOT Desk: Workers at the Hamco Leathers Limited shoe factory in Kaliakore, Gazipur, staged a protest demanding payment of salaries in accordance with the new salary structure announced by the government, reports Dhaka Tribune.
The workers, facing financial challenges due to the existing salary rate, calmed down after the police intervened and assured discussions with both the workers and owners to address the issue. The protest took place from 12:30pm to 3pm on Sunday, with workers expressing dissatisfaction with the current payment structure. They claimed that the employer has not implemented the new salary grades, continuing to pay the previous amount of Tk7,000.
In the face of rising commodity prices, the workers emphasized the inadequacy of this salary, making it challenging to meet their basic needs, support their families, and cover education and medical expenses. The workers stressed the urgency of a salary increase to cope with the cost of living. Saniul Islam, manager of Human Resources and Administration Department at Hamco Leathers Limited.