Contractual workers sitting on strike in Manesar in Haryana on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement GURUGRAM: Hundreds of contractual workers, including women, from around a dozen garments export and automotive companies went on a strike at Industrial Model Township in Manesar here on Wednesday seeking a wage hike after viral videos claimed that the Central government had fixed ₹20,000 as minimum wages. Published – April 09, 2026 01:18 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Cabinet Committee hikes HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project cost by 84% to ₹79,459 crore Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on petitions challenging amended transgender law