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Kerala Toutrism Watch condemns Kerala Government stand on striking workers in Sabarimala Pilgrim Tourist center
Daily wage workers in the Aravana Plant in the Sabarimala Pilgrim tourist center in Kerala have struck work demanding wage increase as per the new wage levels fixed by Travancore Devasom Board, Kerala. The Kerala government has taken a confrontationist stand regarding the strike.
One of the Kerala Ministers Mr. G Sudhakaran has indicated that stern action will be taken against the striking workers. He also said that the Government is planning to ban the strike at the pilgrim center. Kerala Tourism Watch takes strong objection to the stand taken by the Kerala Government towards the striking workers and urges the Government to settle the issue through amicable negotiations and discussions. Kerala Tourism Watch supports the striking workers and their demeand for higher wages.