Tata Power workers in Odisha demand fair treatment, stage indefinite strike, citing unequal distribution of benefits.

Over 100 workers from the Odisha Electricity Workers’ Association, Jeypore Circle, launched an indefinite protest in front of the Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) office, demanding the reinstatement of three colleagues who were allegedly unjustly dismissed. The workers are unhappy with the management’s arbitrary actions and lack of consultation on important decisions. They claim that decisions are being made without regard for employee welfare, and that Odia workers are being unfairly treated. The protest is also highlighting the disparity in salaries between Odia and non-Odian employees, with some non-Odian employees reportedly earning Rs 22 lakh per year, while Odia workers earn only Rs 10,000. The Superintending Engineer of TPSODL has announced that senior officials will meet with the association on January 9 to address the workers’ grievances and find a resolution. The workers have vowed to continue their strike until their demands are met, and plan to intensify their protest in the coming days.