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Rs 7,544. This is the sum that remains at some 200 “general workers», Recently recruited by the Central Water Authority (CWA) following a deduction of 8% of their salary, paid to two pension funds. Atma Shanto, president of the Federation of United Workers (FTU) denounced this situation during a press conference in Port-Louis, this Friday, May 28.
According to the trade unionist, around 200 “general workers“Were recently recruited on contract as”casualFor a period of one year. They receive a monthly salary of Rs 8,200, and must submit to two deductions. In particular 6% paid to CWA Pension Fund and 2% at CWA Family Pension Scheme, for a total amount of Rs 656. This leaves them with a sum of Rs 7,544. “This figure is below the survival wage. The worst part is that the decision on these wages is taken by the board of directors of the body on which representatives of the Ministry of Labor sit.», D Atplore Atma Shanto.
This leads the president of the FTU to demand the dismissal of the board of the CWA as soon as possible because it “is not an exemplary institution when it comes to employee conditions and job security. Pa kone si zot pe atann enn deziem the grev pou reazir, ”he said in reference to the first hunger strike which took place in July 2018. Atma Shanto was in this fight alongside seven ex-contractors .
At the level of the CWA, the recruitment of 180 general workers “on establishment” is confirmed in mid-May. Therefore, it is explained that it is normal that for the month of May only, they receive a pro-rata remuneration. It is only from next month that they will have the minimum wage. Regarding deductions, this is done according to the provisions of the Pay Research Bureau.
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