<ul><li>Diamond workers in Surat are calling for an indefinite protest to seek a salary hike and fulfillment of other demands.</li><li>The workers are demanding higher wages, establishment of a welfare board, and compensation for families of diamond polishers who died by suicide.</li><li>The diamond industry has been facing challenges, resulting in a slump in demand and financial difficulties for the workers.</li><li>The union is also seeking the implementation of strict labour laws and exemption from professional tax for the polishers.</li></ul>

Surat diamond workers call for indefinite protest, seek salary hike

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