Workers Protest Amid Soaring Costs: Tear Gas Fired in Noida
Indian factory workers in Noida demonstration for higher wages as global living expenses surge due to the Iran conflict.
In the suburb of Noida, near India's national capital, factory workers have taken to the streets to protest for higher wages as living costs continue to rise across the world. The demonstrations, which saw police firing tear gas at the workers, come amid the ongoing global impact of the Iran war, which has contributed to increased living expenses for many.
The workers, who are employed in the bustling industrial zone of Noida, are demanding that their employers increase salaries to keep pace with the soaring costs of essential goods and services. {{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}} With inflation surging and the prices of food, fuel, and other necessities skyrocketing, the workers say they can no longer make ends meet on their current wages.
Source: Al Jazeera
