The Chennai Metrowater Workers’ Union withdrew its industrial action following a deal to provide contract workers with a Deepavali bonus.
The Chennai Metrowater Workers’ Union has ended its strike after reaching an agreement with management regarding worker demands, according to The Hindu.
Union president and former Maduravoyal MLA G. Beem Rao said the agreement includes a Deepavali bonus of ₹5,800 for contract workers.
The deal was finalised in the presence of the Deputy Labour Commissioner for Anna Nagar, Jayalakshmi.
Metrowater officials also committed to discussing and resolving other outstanding demands through a phased process.
The union had announced that it would go on strike on Tuesday, November 3.
