PANAJI: Goa’s dependence on migrant labor has once again come to light during the election season, with restaurants, car wash centres, hotels and small shops facing labor shortage. Lured by free train tickets and cash, several workers from the northeast, especially Assam, flew home, leaving several businesses short-staffed.
Political parties in northern India have booked train tickets for workers making a living in Goa, offering them a subsidy of up to Rs 5,000 for expenses and sightseeing back home.
“Some of my workers have not returned from Assam,” said the owner of a car wash center in Porvorim. “Their excuses were that their father had fallen or their wife was sick. I had a hard time convincing two of my workers not to go home to rest.” vote. Otherwise I would have to stop the laundry service.
Domestic staff, maids and housing society staff have also left their jobs, leaving many owners helpless.
“Our maid, her sisters and mother had left for Karnataka. I called my neighbor and asked her if her maid could come and work in our house and she said their maid too Came back. Our maid told us they took the money to vote and when they got the money they would come back.
Some bakeries, garages and restaurants are also experiencing staff shortages. This situation will intensify during the fourth, fifth and seventh phases of elections. States such as West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which contribute significantly to Goa’s workforce, will go to polls in all seven phases of the 2024 assembly elections.
“We have no employees, so we have to close half of the restaurant. We have no waiters to serve and take orders,” said a restaurant owner in Candolim, who had to juggle taking orders and waiting. Payment.
Manufacturing operations have not yet been significantly affected.
Political parties in northern India have booked train tickets for workers making a living in Goa, offering them a subsidy of up to Rs 5,000 for expenses and sightseeing back home.
“Some of my workers have not returned from Assam,” said the owner of a car wash center in Porvorim. “Their excuses were that their father had fallen or their wife was sick. I had a hard time convincing two of my workers not to go home to rest.” vote. Otherwise I would have to stop the laundry service.
Domestic staff, maids and housing society staff have also left their jobs, leaving many owners helpless.
“Our maid, her sisters and mother had left for Karnataka. I called my neighbor and asked her if her maid could come and work in our house and she said their maid too Came back. Our maid told us they took the money to vote and when they got the money they would come back.
Some bakeries, garages and restaurants are also experiencing staff shortages. This situation will intensify during the fourth, fifth and seventh phases of elections. States such as West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which contribute significantly to Goa’s workforce, will go to polls in all seven phases of the 2024 assembly elections.
“We have no employees, so we have to close half of the restaurant. We have no waiters to serve and take orders,” said a restaurant owner in Candolim, who had to juggle taking orders and waiting. Payment.
Manufacturing operations have not yet been significantly affected.
