The workers of the Pondicherry State Weavers’ Cooperative Society (PONTEX) on Wednesday conducted a demonstration urging the Government to disburse salary dues and to meet other demands.
The government had set up the Pondicherry State Weavers’ Cooperative Society (PONTEX) to provide a livelihood to these people.
PONTEX workers’ union Honorary President T.Murugan said the workers have not been paid salaries for last six months. The authorities should ensure uninterrupted supply of yarn to the weavers.
They also said the government should issue an order for enabling supply of handloom products under various government schemes.
