HEIL unit closed in Howrah

Howrah, Mar 15 (UNI) The rail wagon factory of Hindustan Engineering Industries Limited (HEIL) at Santragachi was closed down today following labour dispute.

About 1,100 workers were employed at the factory.

The factory management alleged that a 'jungle raj' was continuing in the factory by the labourers.

According to the workers union, they were not given their salaries for the last two months alleging the management had employed contract labourers in the factory depriving them of their dues.

The Labour Commissioner was informed about the incident, the union observed.

UNI