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- Temporary workers of JK Tyres in Mysore protested outside the factory demanding permanent employment status.
- The union demanded equal pay for equal work, a minimum basic wage of Rs 1,500 per day, and regular allowances like VDA, house rent, transport and washing.
- Workers with more than 10 years of service were sought to be made permanent based on seniority.
- Other demands included 26 days of work per month, double wages for overtime and holiday work, ESI medical facilities, and education loans for workers' children.
- The protest matters because the union has warned of intensified agitation if the management does not respond to the demands.
What to watch next
- Response of the JK Tyres management to the workers' demands
- Possibility of the union intensifying its agitation
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