North Bengal Tea Garden Bonus Meeting Set for September 11

Tension is rising in the tea gardens of North Bengal regarding the festival bonus ahead of Durga Puja. The Consultative Committee of Planters Association has called a bilateral meeting on September 11 with recognized trade union representatives.

Demand for Twenty Percent Bonus

Trade union representatives are firm on their demand to receive a twenty percent bonus in a single payment through discussions. Some gardens are facing serious crises as owners have left them and previous bonus payments remain pending in several areas.

Union and Management Stance

Leaders from various worker unions state that twenty percent bonus is the rightful claim of the workers, especially given the low daily wages. The tea garden owners association stated that bonus decisions are always made through mutual discussions and this meeting aims to find a resolution.