I am Savitha. Right now we are in Alanthur. We have a person along with us. Come lets talk to her. Savitha: Hello sis. How long you are a member in union? Person: Hello. From last 12 years i am member in union. S: What all benefits you have got from union? P: When my kids were studying, they used to send Rs.3000. Other than we are paying money every year. S: where do you work? P: i am working in garment company. S: How long you are working in this mill? P: From 17 years. S: What is your problem now? P: From past 2 years i am not feeling well. Endoscopy was done and they examined the cyst and it was a cancer cyst. I am taking treatment in Royapet govt hospital. With the help of Amma Card i am taking IMO medicine. Till now i have taken 3 medicine in 3 months. Doctors are saying 3 more should be given. S: DO you have ESI? P: Yes but i have not registered. Company didnt take any action. They are deducting ESI PF but its been 8 years that they have made my work permanent. S: What salary are you getting? P: Earlier i was getting Rs.25 as daily wage. Now i am not even getting Rs.6000. I am getting less than 5000. On top of it my health is not well. S: What is your company authorities saying? P: They are torturing me and asking me to resign the work. I am saying just because i am not well, why are you asking me to resign the work. So thinking whether this construction worker will help me. So talking to you. S: Thank you sis. Soon you will find solution for all your problems. We will talk to PTS. --------------------------------------- Savitha: Hello friend. Right now we are in Alanthur. we have Sasikal the incharge for this area. Come lets talk to her. Hello sis. How long you are a member in union? Sasikala: I joined in the years 2007. Savitha: have you got any benefits from union? Sasikala: We helped many to get education allowence. Recently helped many people to get pension. Savitha: What benefit have you got personally? Sasikala: I have got education fund for my son and daughter when they were in college. Savitha: How many people have you joined in union? Sasikala: More than 100. Savitha: Thank you
