31 fired for asking for a raise

According to a spokesman of the group who was employed as a driver, they were fired on January 5 when they reported for work. "We were denied bonuses at the end of last year," he said. "We then wrote a letter requesting salary increments. The Director responded by firing us without any negotiations."

The man, who requested anonymity, said they were told that they would be given their full packages on January 11, which was why they were gathered outside the premises.