Cleaning Workers in Haryana Stop Work

May 12, 2026, 01:48
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

Cleaning workers in Haryana are on strike. They stopped working eleven days ago. Now, the cities are dirty.

Main Body

About 40,000 workers are on strike. They want better jobs and more money. They also want safety clothes and help for the families of dead workers. Trash is everywhere in cities like Rohtak and Karnal. The sewers do not work. Some workers fought with the police in Karnal. Some political leaders are angry. They say the government does not care about health. The government says they are trying to help. But the workers say the government does not talk to them.

Conclusion

The workers will not work again until the government gives them a formal answer.

Learning

The 'Power' Words

Look at how these words describe a situation:

  • Dirty →\rightarrow Not clean (The cities are dirty).
  • Angry →\rightarrow Very upset (Leaders are angry).

Talking about 'Wanting'

When people want something, we use: Want + Noun

  • Want →\rightarrow better jobs
  • Want →\rightarrow more money
  • Want →\rightarrow safety clothes

Fast-Track Grammar: "Do Not"

To say 'No' for a fact or a habit, use do not (or does not for one person/thing):

  • Sewers →\rightarrow do not work.
  • Government →\rightarrow does not care.
  • Government →\rightarrow does not talk.

Vocabulary Learning

cleaning (v.)
to make something free of dirt or mess
Example:She is cleaning the kitchen.
workers (n.)
people who do a job for money
Example:The workers are on strike.
strike (n.)
when workers stop working to demand something
Example:The workers went on strike.
dirty (adj.)
covered with dirt; not clean
Example:The streets are dirty.
better (adj.)
of higher quality or more desirable
Example:They want better jobs.
jobs (n.)
a paid position of work
Example:They need more jobs.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods or services
Example:They want more money.
safety (n.)
the condition of being protected from harm
Example:They need safety clothes.
clothes (n.)
items worn on the body
Example:They need safety clothes.
police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:Some workers fought with the police.