Maha: Vasai construction workers protest long working hours, low pay & poor food quality

Mumbai, Oct 16 (UNI) Workers employed at the Security Smart City project in Rajavali, Vasai East, in Maharashtra's Palghar district, staged a work stoppage and blocked a road today, protesting alleged excessive working hours, inadequate wages, poor food quality and the absence of essential health and safety facilities. The protest began around 8 am and subsequently spread to the road, disrupting vehicular movement between 8 am and 9.30 am. Local residents intervened and persuaded the protesters to temporarily clear the road, restoring traffic movement. However, the workers continued their agitation over their demands. According to the protesting workers, several employees…