Wage Hike Issue for Tata Motors Convoy Drivers Raised in Assembly

MLA Saryu Roy highlights low wages for over 2000 Tata Motors convoy drivers in assembly session.

Jamshedpur East MLA Saryu Roy raised the issue of wage increase for over 2000 Tata Motors convoy drivers in the assembly on Wednesday.

JAMSHEDPUR – In the assembly, MLA Saryu Roy addressed the issue of wage increases for over 2000 Tata Motors convoy drivers.

He underscored the necessity of providing these couriers with a minimum wage of Rs 728 per day for a 24-hour workday.

During the Zero Hour session, Mr. Roy addressed the issue.

He observed that Tata Motors employs over 2000 chassis convoy drivers throughout the country.

The Motor Vehicle Inspector of East Singhbhum (Jamshedpur) wrote to the Deputy Superintendent of the Labor Department, stating that these convoy drivers are classified as highly qualified workers; however, they are not receiving adequate compensation.

Presently, they receive a meager Rs 370 per day for an eight-hour duty, which is below the minimum wage.

Mr. Roy emphasized that convoy drivers are not eligible for life insurance benefits.

Rather, the convoy drivers are responsible for the third-party insurance of the chassis.

Consequently, they are not eligible for insurance coverage in the event of an accident.

He requested that the government instruct the relevant company to provide life insurance to convoy drivers in order to guarantee benefits in the event of catastrophes.

The government was directed by Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahato to address the matter.

In the immediate future, the Zero Hour Committee of the assembly will endeavor to implement this through the government.