KSIC Locks Factory Gates, Outsourced Workers Cry Foul

IN a significant development, the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) on Tuesday locked the entrance gate of its factory on Manandavadi Road, barring over 800 outsourced workers from entering the premises.

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The workers who were turned away from the factory accused the management of colluding with the outsourcing agency to deliberately put a brake on their continuous service, thereby denying them gratuity, benefits and entitlements.

The workers, including around 300 women, who have been working as weavers, helpers, reelers, warpers, contrast dyers and cone winders in the factory for more than a decade, were caught by surprise to find the entrance gate locked. They were told by the officials to come back to work on Wednesday when their contract was renewed.