Tasmac Unions Demand Jobs for Affected Workers After Outlet Closures in Coimbatore
Tasmac trade unions demand job for staff affected by outlet closures in Coimbatore
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Tasmac trade unions in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, protested for alternative employment for over 300 employees affected by the closure of 69 liquor outlets due to government regulations. The unions are also calling for equal enforcement of closure rules on private bars and additional support for remaining Tasmac outlets.
- 01The Tamil Nadu government ordered the closure of 717 Tasmac outlets across the state, including 69 in Coimbatore district.
- 02The closures have left more than 300 employees in Coimbatore without jobs, many of whom have worked for over 22 years.
- 03Unions are demanding that the government provide permanent alternative employment in other departments for affected workers.
- 04They are also calling for action against private bars operating within the same distance restrictions imposed on Tasmac outlets.
- 05Additional demands include compensation for damaged liquor stock and increased staffing at remaining outlets to manage the workload.
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On May 12, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) faced significant operational changes as the government mandated the closure of 717 liquor outlets statewide, citing their proximity to schools, colleges, and public places. In Coimbatore district, 69 outlets were shut down, impacting over 300 employees who are now jobless. Many of these workers had dedicated over 22 years to their roles. In response, members of the joint action committee of Tasmac trade unions staged a protest outside the Coimbatore Collectorate, demanding the state government provide alternative employment opportunities in other government departments for those affected. The unions also highlighted the need for equal enforcement of the closure rules on private bars and clubs that operate within the prescribed distance limits. Additional requests included financial support for transporting liquor stock from closed outlets, appointing more staff at the remaining outlets to handle increased workloads, and covering costs for damaged bottles and electricity charges. The unions aim to ensure that the livelihoods of long-serving employees are protected during this transition.
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The closures have left many long-serving employees without jobs, impacting their livelihoods and the local economy.
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