1 lakh transport workers on strike, 22k buses off road in TN
A total of around 1.15 lakh workers, who are part of transport unions, have gone on a state-wide strike in Tamil Nadu over pay pending for 4 years. Moreover, 22,000 state buses aren't operating, forcing commuters to pay higher fares. Unions are demanding release of â¹7,000 crore in the form of provident fund, employee state insurance, and employees provident fund. 