TASMAC employees shut liquor outlets in Tiruchi opposing bottle buyback scheme
TASMAC employees in Tiruchi district protested against a proposed bottle buyback scheme by shutting down liquor retail outlets. The trade unions argue that the scheme would increase the workload and create operational challenges for workers. If the government does not withdraw the proposal, employees plan to initiate an indefinite shop closure agitation starting June 1.
- ▪Employees of TASMAC closed all 156 liquor outlets in Tiruchi district on Tuesday.
- ▪The bottle buyback scheme would allow customers to return empty bottles for a refund of ₹10 each.
- ▪Trade unions claim the scheme would impose additional responsibilities on workers and complicate daily operations.
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Employees of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) on Tuesday shut liquor retail outlets across Tiruchi district as part of a protest against the proposed bottle buyback scheme under which customers would return empty liquor bottles and receive a refund of ₹10 per bottle.The protest was organised by trade unions representing Tasmac employees, who alleged that the scheme would impose additional responsibilities on workers and create operational difficulties at retail outlets.
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