CMCH housekeeping staff stage protest
Close to 150 housekeeping staff at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital struck work on Monday demanding permanent posting.
The protesters said they mop and sweep all wards including Covid-19 ward, carry patients from ambulance to wards and even handle bodies of Covid-19 victims. “Despite the heavy work, we get only Rs 9,000 a month. From that, Rs 700 is deducted for provident fund and Rs 200 is deducted if we take a leave,” said Kani, a protester.
If they are made permanent employees, they will be eligible for more leave and insurance, said another protester. “We are as exposed to the virus as the other permanent staff. We should get all benefits, assistance and compensation they get, if we get infected or lose our lives.” They staged a protest outside the hospital, marched to the collectorate and submitted a petition to collector S Nagarajan. CMCH dean A Nirmala and the collector promised to look into their demands. TNN
The protesters said they mop and sweep all wards including Covid-19 ward, carry patients from ambulance to wards and even handle bodies of Covid-19 victims. “Despite the heavy work, we get only Rs 9,000 a month. From that, Rs 700 is deducted for provident fund and Rs 200 is deducted if we take a leave,” said Kani, a protester.
If they are made permanent employees, they will be eligible for more leave and insurance, said another protester. “We are as exposed to the virus as the other permanent staff. We should get all benefits, assistance and compensation they get, if we get infected or lose our lives.” They staged a protest outside the hospital, marched to the collectorate and submitted a petition to collector S Nagarajan. CMCH dean A Nirmala and the collector promised to look into their demands. TNN
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