145 Bangladeshi Strikers Deported Today

10 years, 7 months ago - September 04, 2013

145 workers REAL Garments Limited who refused to end their strike will be deported on Wednesday. They were placed under police surveillance in their dormitories. For safety reasons, the other 323 Bangladeshi workers were sent to other units of production at the plant.

A tense atmosphere prevailed at La Tour Koenig until very late Tuesday after the announcement of the government's decision to deport the recalcitrant strikers. Clashes erupted when management attempted to transfer these workers in buses for deportation. Two Bangladeshi workers were injured by their colleagues while the police intervened to calm the situation. These incidents need a strong mobilization of the Special Supporting Unit on the premises of the factory.

Workers demanding a basic salary of Rs 8500. According to the human resources director Shyam Hurday, management rejected the request because it has the duty to respect the scale set by the Ministry of Labour.

However, it was decided that "they will receive a salary of more than Rs 8500 if they work in the room. "

"We came to Mauritius to work and not to create problems. Our salaries were reduced by 50%. We will return to work as soon as we have details on the 50% reduction and improvements in our working conditions, "said Mizam, a Bangladeshi employee.

Text by Le Matinal

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