AITUC Rejects SCCL Claims of Surplus Manpower and Demands Pending Dues
The AITUC has officially rejected management claims of surplus manpower at Singareni Collieries Company Limited. Union leaders highlighted a need for 23,000 regular employees and 31,000 contract workers, while also demanding the state government resolve long-standing grievances and clear outstanding worker dues of ₹56,000.
Highlights
- •AITUC contests SCCL's claim of having surplus manpower in the organization.
- •Union data reveals a workforce of 23,000 regular employees and 31,000 contract staff.
- •Workers are facing delays regarding medical board removals and housing site allocations.
- •AITUC demands the state government clear outstanding dues of ₹56,000 per worker.
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has officially challenged assertions made by the management of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) regarding the purported surplus of manpower within the organization. This dispute over workforce assessment highlights ongoing tensions between labor representatives and the company administration.
During a recent gate meeting held at the PVK-5 coal mine located in the Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, union leadership provided a detailed breakdown of the current staff structure to contest the management's claims. Miryala Rangaiah, serving as the additional general secretary of AITUC, stated that the organization currently employs approximately 23,000 workers, a figure that includes 2,500 officers. Furthermore, the workforce count includes roughly 31,000 contract employees. According to AITUC, these numbers indicate that the existing staff is well within the required limits, refuting the narrative of an excessive workforce.
Addressing Longstanding Worker Grievances
Beyond the dispute regarding workforce numbers, the AITUC emphasized that several critical issues facing employees have remained unresolved for years. Miryala Rangaiah highlighted that matters concerning medical board removals, income tax complications, and the formal allocation of housing plots for staff have lingered without adequate intervention. These pending concerns continue to create significant inconvenience for the Singareni workforce, impacting both their professional morale and daily living conditions.
In addition to administrative and operational grievances, the labor union has directed a formal request toward the state government. The AITUC is urging the authorities to expedite the clearance of outstanding dues amounting to ₹56,000 owed to the workers of Singareni. The union maintains that addressing these financial and structural issues is essential for maintaining stability and fairness within the state-owned coal mining enterprise. As labor tensions persist, stakeholders are looking toward the state government to facilitate a resolution that balances operational requirements with the welfare of the workforce.
