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Sirpur Paper Mills workers’ relay hunger strike enters 100th day
Workers of Sirpur Paper Mills marked 100 days of their relay hunger strike in Kagaznagar, demanding elections to identify a recognised labour union. They criticised the government, SPM management and BMS over the delay in holding elections and wage negotiations.
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- Why it matters
- Workers are using physical deprivation to force the government and employer to hold union elections and resume wage talks; each day extends their health risk and pressure on decision-makers.
- Most affected
- Sirpur Paper Mills workers on the strike — Enduring 100 days of relay hunger strike without settled wages or union representation.
- Likely next
- Whether the government announces a date for union elections or resumes wage negotiations with management.
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