World Knits employees face uncertainty and unpaid wages under voluntary administration

Negotiator Atma Shanto stated that nearly 700 families are without resources, as June salaries have not been paid, and some personnel received only 50% of their May wages. The group includes Kline Textiles, Universal Fabrics Ltd, and World Knits Ltd. Shanto highlighted that late salary payments have been an issue since last year, despite workers' cooperation to maintain production. He emphasized that the government should protect workers, especially given the rising cost of living in Mauritius.

Some employees, lacking resources, have moved in with relatives. The situation is particularly difficult for administrative and middle management staff, who only received half their May salaries, while operatives received full pay. Employees of Universal Fabrics remain technically unemployed.

Shanto also noted concerns about gratuity on retirement and pensions for those nearing retirement age, fearing they could face extreme poverty. He pointed out that the situation violates Article 114 of the Workers Rights Act and questioned the fate of foreign workers. The FTU plans a demonstration in Rose-Hill to protest the situation and demand government action to uphold workers' rights.