Link Workers Demand Eight Months’ Pay, May Get Just Three

Link workers engaged in various government health programmes in Kerala have demanded payment of eight months of pending salaries, though indications suggest that authorities may initially release wages for only three months. The issue has triggered concern among workers who say the delay in payments has placed them under financial strain.

The link workers, who are associated with public health initiatives including awareness campaigns and community outreach activities, say they have not received their honorarium for several months. Many of them claim that they have continued performing their duties despite the delays, hoping that the pending payments would be cleared soon.

Representatives of workers’ groups said they have approached officials multiple times seeking the release of the entire pending amount. According to them, nearly eight months of salary remains unpaid, affecting the livelihoods of many workers who depend on the monthly honorarium as their primary source of income.

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Sources within the state health administration indicated that efforts are being made to clear a portion of the dues. However, financial constraints and administrative procedures could mean that only three months’ salary may be released in the immediate phase. Officials said the remaining dues could be cleared later once additional funds are allocated.

Link workers play a crucial role in grassroots health programmes by connecting communities with healthcare services and government welfare initiatives. They assist in spreading awareness about disease prevention, maternal and child health services, and other public health programmes run by the government.

Worker representatives said that delays in honorarium payments can negatively affect the functioning of such programmes, as many link workers struggle to continue their duties without regular compensation. They have urged the government to release the entire pending amount as soon as possible.

The issue has drawn attention from labour groups and local organisations, which have called for a sustainable payment mechanism to prevent similar delays in the future. They argue that timely payment is essential to ensure that frontline health workers remain motivated and that public health outreach programmes continue to function effectively.

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