Govt employees strike enters 5th day in UP, impasse continues
11 years, 4 months ago

Govt employees strike enters 5th day in UP, impasse continues

India TV News  

Lucknow: With the deadlock continuing in talks between the Uttar Pradesh government and various employee unions, the indefinite strike by the state staff entered fifth day today. Leader of ‘Rajya Karamchari Adhikaar Manch', Hari Kishore Tiwari said that they are continuing with the strike as the state government has taken no fresh initiative to break the logjam.“A decision has also been taken to include employees of the Health department too in a phased manner in the strike from November 18,” Tiwari said.Employees of the Optometric department would be joining the strike from November 18 and if demands are not met by then, Hospitals and Health Education officers would also join the strike from November 19, he said adding gradually more department of health sectors would join.Around 16 lakh state government employees are presently on strike, Tiwari said.Their main demands includes removal of anomalies in salary and allowances, doing away with assured promotion or promotion scale and pension benefits.The unions decided to take recourse to strike after the failure of several rounds of talks with government.A total of 18 lakh employees are on UP government payrolls of which around 60 per cent are estimated to be taking part in the strike.

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Powerlooms begin strike in Coimbatore and Tiruppur
6 days, 4 hours ago

Powerlooms begin strike in Coimbatore and Tiruppur

The Hindu  

The powerlooms in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts began an indefinite strike on March 19 demanding a permanent settlement to the wage issue. In Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts alone, approximately around 2.5 lakh power looms are functioning and through them approximately 1.25 crore metre materials are manufactured. The powerloom job workers said that power tariff hike and spare part price rise …

A section of government employees, teachers strike work in Kerala on Wednesday
2 months ago

A section of government employees, teachers strike work in Kerala on Wednesday

The Hindu  

A section of government employees and teachers struck work on Wednesday responding to a strike call by the CPI-led Joint Council and Congress-backed organisations in protest against the alleged denial of benefits by the Kerala government. The organisations called the strike demanding steps for pay revision, reinstatement of the old pension scheme by scrapping the contributory pension scheme and release …

January 22 strike: State government issues order invoking dies non
2 months ago

January 22 strike: State government issues order invoking dies non

The Hindu  

The State government has issued orders invoking dies non in connection with the January 22 strike called by a section of government employees and teachers. The order issued by Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan said unauthorised absence from duty on January 22 will attract action under dies non. The strike, raising various demands of government employees, has been called by the …

Following CM’s intervention, ASHAs withdraw strike
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Following CM’s intervention, ASHAs withdraw strike

The Hindu  

Claiming victory following Chief Minister’s Siddaramaiah’s intervention, members of the Karnataka Rajya Samyukta ASHA Karyakartheyara Sangha affiliated to the All-India United Trade Union Centre, withdrew their strike on Friday evening. Demanding a fixed honorarium of ₹15,000, hundreds of ASHAs had started an indefinite State-level day-and-night strike on Tuesday at Freedom Park in the city. On Friday, following a meeting with …

Bank strike in February: 2-day nationwide ‘bandh’ call by officers’ union if demands not met — All you need to know
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bank strike in February: 2-day nationwide ‘bandh’ call by officers’ union if demands not met — All you need to know

Live Mint  

Public sector banks in India are likely to be on strike or ‘bandh’ for two days next month, in February 2025, as the bank officers' union is threatening action if their demands are not met, according to a PTI report. The union, All India Bank Officers' Confederation, has threatened to call a nationwide strike for two days on February 24-25 …

Samagra Siksha staff to get wages for their strike period
4 months, 1 week ago

Samagra Siksha staff to get wages for their strike period

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:The state government has approved the payment of honorarium and remuneration to Samagra Shiksha contract and outsourcing employees, including those working in the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, for their strike period of 21 days. The contract and outsourcing employees associated with Samagra Shiksha, including those in KGBVs, participated in the strike from December 20, 2023, to January 10, 2024, demanding …

State Assurance to Enhance Security for Ladki Bahin Scheme Spurs Bank Employees' Resignation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

State Assurance to Enhance Security for Ladki Bahin Scheme Spurs Bank Employees' Resignation

The Hindu  

Bank employees in Maharashtra have deferred an earlier call to strike work on November 16 in protest of the implementation of the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme'. The scheme aims to provide a cash transfer of ₹1,500 to every eligible woman. The government has assured to enhance security for employees working on the scheme, including engaging outsourced guards for a period of …

Chandigarh: Contract workers’ strike cripples services again at PGIMER
9 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: Contract workers’ strike cripples services again at PGIMER

Hindustan Times  

On the warpath against the PGIMER administration for delay in implementing equal pay for equal work, as many as 4,000 contractual workers went on strike from 6 am on Tuesday, majorly hitting hospital services. This was the fourth strike by different workers’ unions in less than two years since Dr Vivek Lal took over as the PGIMER director. Patients suffer …

From The Hindu Archives, May 1, 1974 | Central Government employees to go on strike from May 10
10 months, 3 weeks ago

From The Hindu Archives, May 1, 1974 | Central Government employees to go on strike from May 10

The Hindu  

New Delhi, April 30: The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers to-day directed its Class III and IV employees all over the country to go on an indefinite strike from May 10. The Confederation, which claims to represent over seven lakh employees, called upon its members, who include those belonging to the Posts and Telegraphs Department, Audit, Income Tax …

Municipal Workers Call Off Strike
1 year, 2 months ago

Municipal Workers Call Off Strike

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The municipal employees and workers unions in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday called off their strike on Wednesday. Ex gratia would be paid to the kin of the employees at an enhanced rate of Rs.7 lakh instead of Rs.5 lakh. Satyanarayana said the government would accept applications for the ex gratia from those who had not applied for this since …

Will continue strike, assert municipal outsourcing workers in Andhra Pradesh after talks with State government fail for second time
1 year, 2 months ago

Will continue strike, assert municipal outsourcing workers in Andhra Pradesh after talks with State government fail for second time

The Hindu  

Municipal outsourced workers on January 2 announced that their indefinite strike would continue, after a second round of talks with the Andhra Pradesh government failed to find common ground on a host of issues. Municipal Workers’ and Employees’ Federation, K. Umamaheswara Rao, told The Hindu that there was no clarity from the government on the workers’ chief demand of equal …

Andhra Pradesh govt. responds positively to three of 13 demands put forth by outsourced workers; strike to go on
1 year, 2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh govt. responds positively to three of 13 demands put forth by outsourced workers; strike to go on

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh government on December 28 held talks with leaders representing outsourced municipal and corporation workers, whose State-wide indefinite strike entered the third day, and expressed its willingness to concede three of their 13 demands. The Minister responded positively to their demands for provision of health allowance to sanitation workers in the Public Health Department, underground drainage workers and …

Gramin Dak Sevaks go on indefinite strike in Andhra Pradesh; abstain from duties on fourth day
1 year, 3 months ago

Gramin Dak Sevaks go on indefinite strike in Andhra Pradesh; abstain from duties on fourth day

The Hindu  

Thousands of Gramin Dak Sevaks, who have been on strike for the past three days, urged the government to solve their demands without any further delay, as their strike entered fourth day on December 15. On the call given by the All India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union, National Union of Gramin Dak Sevaks and All India Postal Employees Union, about …

Strike by part-time government school teachers in Tamil Nadu enters ninth day
1 year, 5 months ago

Strike by part-time government school teachers in Tamil Nadu enters ninth day

The Hindu  

The strike by part-time teachers from Government Schools entered its ninth day, with thousands of them continuing their sit-in protest at the DPI Campus at Nungambakkam in Chennai on October 3. K. Sesuraja, State President, Tamil Nadu Part-time Special Teachers Association, said that six rounds of talks have taken place so far with officials from various levels in the School …

Bank employees to strike for 13 days between Dec 4-Jan 20
1 year, 5 months ago

Bank employees to strike for 13 days between Dec 4-Jan 20

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The All India Bank Employees' Association, the largest workers' union in the banking sector, has scheduled a series of nationwide strikes between starting Dec 4 to January 20, demanding an increase in staff recruitment and to oppose outsourcing of regular jobs at public sector banks. According to CH Venkatachalam, general secretary of AIBEA, there is a deliberate effort by …

As talks with protesting clerks fail, Haryana invokes ‘no-work-no-pay’ principle
1 year, 7 months ago

As talks with protesting clerks fail, Haryana invokes ‘no-work-no-pay’ principle

Hindustan Times  

With the third round of talks with protesting clerks ending in a stalemate, the Haryana government on Thursday decided to invoke the “no-work-no-pay” principle and not release the salaries of the agitating employees for the period that they remain on strike. As per the letter issued by the office of Haryana chief secretary to the additional chief secretary of finance …

Strike by govt clerks inconveniences Gurugram residents
1 year, 8 months ago

Strike by govt clerks inconveniences Gurugram residents

Hindustan Times  

Citizens visiting government offices in Gurugram were inconvenienced on Friday by the ongoing strike by clerks of all the departments demanding a salary hike. Hundreds of clerks from various departments are on mass leave since Wednesday for an indefinite period and are currently holding a protest outside the Mini Secretariat, said district officials. Most of the clerks from Gurugram Metropolitan …

Maharashtra: Health machinery collapses as govt employees' strike for OPS restoration enters third day
2 years ago

Maharashtra: Health machinery collapses as govt employees' strike for OPS restoration enters third day

India TV News  

Maharashtra protest: The health machinery in Maharashtra has collapsed as lakhs of state government employees, on Thursday, continued their strike on the third day to demand the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. Opposition asks govt to intervene to end agitation Earlier on Wednesday, March 15, Opposition leader Ajit Pawar said the health machinery in the state has collapsed while …

Maharashtra government employees’ strike enters second day
2 years ago

Maharashtra government employees’ strike enters second day

The Hindu  

Lakhs of Maharashtra government employees on March 15 continued their strike on the second day to demand the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, a day after Chief Minister Eknath Shinde appealed to them to resume work. Vishwas Katkar, the convenor of the committee of nearly 35 State government employees, semi-government employees and teachers, said employees from 36 districts have …

Maharashtra: Over 17 lakhs employees hold indefinite strike for OPS; govt warns of strict action
2 years ago

Maharashtra: Over 17 lakhs employees hold indefinite strike for OPS; govt warns of strict action

India TV News  

Mumbai: More than 17 lakh Maharashtra government employees commenced their indefinite strike today, demanding the reintroduction of the Old Pension Scheme in the state. However, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led state government is also not in the mood to bow down and has made it clear that strict disciplinary action will be taken against the employees going on strike from March …

West Bengal govt employees protest to demand hike in DA
2 years ago

West Bengal govt employees protest to demand hike in DA

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Many West Bengal government employees on Friday joined a strike called by ‘Sangrami Joutho Manch’, a joint forum of 35 unions, to demand a hike in dearness allowance. West Bengal Government employees at Writers Building during their strike demanding clearance of their pending DA in Kolkata. The state’s finance department had warned employees who are absent from work on …

DA Deadlock: Several Bengal Govt Employee Unions Announce Strike on Friday, Administration Warns of Action
2 years ago

DA Deadlock: Several Bengal Govt Employee Unions Announce Strike on Friday, Administration Warns of Action

News 18  

Some organisations of West Bengal government employees have announced a strike on Friday, demanding a hike in Dearness Allowance. The strike will take place and we will go for a bigger movement if our demands are not fulfilled.” The West Bengal government on Thursday issued a notification warning action against those employees remaining absent from work on the day of …

Karnataka transport employees to go on indefinite strike from March 24: Report
2 years ago

Karnataka transport employees to go on indefinite strike from March 24: Report

Hindustan Times  

State transport employees in Karnataka are set to go on an indefinite strike from March 24 in a bid to increase their wages, get more allowances, and a number of other demands. Government employees had held a 15-day transport strike demanding wage revision in April 2021. Government employees had held a 15-day transport strike demanding wage revision in April 2021, …

Govt employees end strike after 17% hike in basic salary
2 years ago

Govt employees end strike after 17% hike in basic salary

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government employees on Wednesday ended their strike after the state government offered an interim hike in basic salary of up to 17% and announced setting up a committee to study the feasibility of reverting to the Old Pension Scheme. Karnataka government employees ended their strike after the state government offered an interim hike in basic salary The salary hike …

Agitating employees withdraw strike after Karnataka government offers 17% hike in basic salary as interim relief
2 years ago

Agitating employees withdraw strike after Karnataka government offers 17% hike in basic salary as interim relief

The Hindu  

Employees of the Karnataka government who had started an indefinite strike on Wednesday withdrew it hours after the government offered them an interim relief of 17% hike in basic salary. Employees had launched the protest demanding pay revision, interim relief of 40% hike in basic salary and scrapping of NPS, and insisted they would not withdraw the strike till the …

Employees’ strike: Karnataka government announces 17% hike in basic salary as interim relief
2 years ago

Employees’ strike: Karnataka government announces 17% hike in basic salary as interim relief

The Hindu  

In a bid to end the indefinite strike by its employees, the State government announced a 17% hike in basic salary as interim relief and set up a committee under additional chief secretary to study the feasibility of reverting to the old pension scheme from national pension scheme. The committee has been told to study changes introduced in other States …

Nearly 27,000 government employees join strike in Mysuru
2 years ago

Nearly 27,000 government employees join strike in Mysuru

The Hindu  

Nearly 27,000 government employees in Mysuru district have extended their support to the strike called by the Karnataka State Government Employees’ Association affecting various services. The Government Employees District Union President Basavaraju and General Secretary Revanna said the agitating employees were drawn from about 68 departments including corporations such as the MCC and Mysuru Urban Development Authority. SSLC preparatory exams …

Some services hit as Karnataka government employees begin indefinite strike
2 years ago

Some services hit as Karnataka government employees begin indefinite strike

The Hindu  

In an embarrassment to the government ahead of Assembly elections, about eight lakh employees and those working in aided institutions launched an indefinite strike, demanding pay revision, across Karnataka on March 1. Which services in Karnataka are affected Government and aided educational institutions shut with teachers joining the strike Preparatory examinations of class 10 Outpatient services in government hospitals shut …

Strike call: Talks between govt. and staff union remain inconclusive
2 years ago

Strike call: Talks between govt. and staff union remain inconclusive

The Hindu  

Parleys between Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and office-bearers of Karnataka State Government Employees Association late on Tuesday night to avert the proposed indefinite strike that could severely affect essential services remained inconclusive. Mr. Shadakshari could not confirm the fate of the strike till the end of the office-bearers meeting, and hoped that if the Government Order on the pay commission …

Govt employees set to go on strike in Karnataka, CM attempts to assuage concerns
2 years ago

Govt employees set to go on strike in Karnataka, CM attempts to assuage concerns

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi/Bengaluru: With the government employees in Karnataka set to go on an indefinite strike from March 1, seeking fulfilment of various demands, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday reached out to them saying the administration was ready to seek 7th Pay commission's interim report immediately and implement it. The employees have forwarded three major demands -- implementation of the 7th …

Karnataka: Govt employees to go on strike from March 1, CM Bommai in action to convince them
2 years ago

Karnataka: Govt employees to go on strike from March 1, CM Bommai in action to convince them

India TV News  

In an election year, BS Bommai-led BJP government in Karnataka is facing trouble not only from the Opposition but also from the govenment employees. Chief Minister in action to evade strike Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday reached out to union leaders saying the administration was ready to seek 7th Pay commission's interim report immediately and implement it. The employees …

Karnataka govt. employees threaten indefinite strike from March 1
2 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka govt. employees threaten indefinite strike from March 1

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State Government Employees’ Association has set a seven-day deadline for the State government to announce the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission report and revert to the Old Pension Scheme, failing which it has announced an indefinite strike from March 1. The decision to this effect was taken at an “emergency State executive meeting” on Tuesday evening, called …

Workers strike across India for labor rights, better pay
2 years, 11 months ago

Workers strike across India for labor rights, better pay

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Millions of workers began a nationwide two-day strike across India on Monday to express their anger at the government’s economic policies and press their demands for improved rights for industrial workers, employees and farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government says privatizing some state-owned banks would overhaul the banking industry and that asset sales would help raise money …

Govt Servants Can't Participate In Any Strike; Absence From Work 'Dies Non': Kerala High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Govt Servants Can't Participate In Any Strike; Absence From Work 'Dies Non': Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday barred the government employees from participating in the ongoing two-day nationwide strike organised by the National Convention of Workers against the policies of the Centre while directing the State to declare dies non on the protest days. The developments ensued in a Public Interest Litigation moved through Advocate V. Sajith Kumar seeking a directive …

Bharat Bandh on 28, 29 March: West Bengal govt offices to remain open
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh on 28, 29 March: West Bengal govt offices to remain open

Live Mint  

Following central trade unions' call for a two-day nationwide strike on 28-29 March, the West Bengal government has said that all offices will remain open on those days and mandated employees to report for duty. "In view of calls given by different trade unions and others for a 48 hours' nationwide strike/bandh on March 28 and 29, 2022, it has …

Bharat Bandh: Ensure Round-the-Clock Power, Centre’s Advisory to States Ahead of Trade Union Strike
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Ensure Round-the-Clock Power, Centre’s Advisory to States Ahead of Trade Union Strike

News 18  

The Power Ministry on Sunday has asked all state governments and electricity authorities to ensure normal functioning and supply of electricity during the 48-hour nationwide strike on March 28 and 29. “The Ministry advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round the clock normal functioning of the electricity Grid and availability of all plants, transmission …

Bengal Govt Makes it Mandatory for Employees to Attend Office During Mar 28, 29 Trade Union Strike
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengal Govt Makes it Mandatory for Employees to Attend Office During Mar 28, 29 Trade Union Strike

News 18  

The West Bengal government on Saturday asked all its employees to report for duty during the 48-hour nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, failing which they will be issued show-cause notices. In a notification issued from state secretariat Nabanna, Principal Secretary Manoj Pant said that any employee remaining absent for two days or either of the days without permission …

Bharat Bandh: Which states are not adhering to the strike? Check details
2 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Which states are not adhering to the strike? Check details

Live Mint  

A joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike, to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. Date of Nationwide strike A joint forum of trade unions which include INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC, have decide to observe a nationwide strike on 28,29 March in order …

Uttar Pradesh: Power sector workers to observe strike on March 28, 29
3 years ago

Uttar Pradesh: Power sector workers to observe strike on March 28, 29

India TV News  

Highlights Power sector employees will protest against the privatisation policies of the government The main demand is that the Electricity Bill 2021 should be withdrawn Power sector employees across the country will observe a strike on March 28 and 29 in protest against the privatisation policies of the central government, a workers' union leader said on Wednesday. The decision was …

Andhra Employees Serve Strike Notice Against Low Hike; Govt Calls for Negotiation to End Stalemate
3 years, 2 months ago

Andhra Employees Serve Strike Notice Against Low Hike; Govt Calls for Negotiation to End Stalemate

News 18  

Andhra Pradesh employees on Monday served strike notice with a deadline of Feb 6 to the state government in protest against the low pay hike, deduction of HRA and CCA, even as the Government said it is ready for negotiations. On the other hand, the high court heard the case of the employees seeking better PRC, HRA, and CCA among …

Bank strike continues for second day; services across country hit
3 years, 3 months ago

Bank strike continues for second day; services across country hit

The Hindu  

Lakhs of employees of public sector banks continued their strike on the second day on Friday, December 17, 2021, as well to protest against proposed privatisation of banks by the government impacting normal operation across the country. Shutters of branches across many parts of the country on Friday were down following the strike call given by the United Forum of …

Bank strike today: PSU bank employees go on two-day strike; services hit at many places
3 years, 3 months ago

Bank strike today: PSU bank employees go on two-day strike; services hit at many places

India TV News  

Highlights Employees of several state-owned banks including SBI will go on a two-day strike starting today The strike has been called by the UFBU, AIBOC, AIBEA, NOBW The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu extends support to the two-day nationwide strike called Employees of several state-owned banks including the State Bank of India went on a two-day strike starting today against …

Why have over nine lakh public sector bank employees gone on a two-day strike across the country
3 years, 3 months ago

Why have over nine lakh public sector bank employees gone on a two-day strike across the country

Firstpost  

The uproar began ever since the government had in its Budget announced its intent to take up privatisation of two public sector banks during the year Close to nine lakh employees of various state-run banks will go on a two-day nation-wide strike beginning Thursday to protest against the government’s move to privatise two public sector lenders. UFBU’s Convenor Devidas Tuljapurkar …

Karnataka RTC strike from April 7: What will be affected
3 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka RTC strike from April 7: What will be affected

India TV News  

Drivers and conductors of road transport corporations in Karnataka will begin a strike on wage-related issues from Wednesday, April 7. The state government made it clear that their demand for implementation of the sixth pay commission report for the Road Transport Corporation workers cannot be fulfilled. "Transport employees have given a call to go on strike from tomorrow, the Chief …

Two-day Bank Strike Ends; Unions Warn of Intensifying Stir if Govt Goes Ahead With Privatisation of PSBs
4 years ago

Two-day Bank Strike Ends; Unions Warn of Intensifying Stir if Govt Goes Ahead With Privatisation of PSBs

News 18  

The two-day nationwide strike by the public sector bank unions ended on Tuesday, with disruption in services like cash withdrawals, deposits, cheque clearances, remittances and loan approvals hitting customers. The United Forum of Bank Unions, consisting of nine bank unions — AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, BEFI, INBEF, INBOC, NOBW and NOBO — had given the strike call to protest against …

Bank unions call for strike on 15 and 16 March against proposed privatisation of PSBs
4 years ago

Bank unions call for strike on 15 and 16 March against proposed privatisation of PSBs

Firstpost  

New Delhi: United Forum of Bank Unions, an umbrella body of nine unions, has given a call for a two-day strike from 15 March to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders. Conciliation meetings - before the Additional Chief Labour Commissioner on 4, 9 and 10 March - did not yield any positive result, All India Bank Employees …

Nationwide general strike on 26 November to see participation of 25 crore workers
4 years, 3 months ago

Nationwide general strike on 26 November to see participation of 25 crore workers

Firstpost  

The charter of demands of the general strike include cash transfer of Rs 7,500 per month for all non-income tax paying families and 10 kg free ration per person per month to all needy Ten central trade unions will observe a nationwide general strike on 26 November, with an expected participation of 25 crore workers across the country, PTI reported. …

Bank Strike: AIBEA to Join Trade Unions in Nationwide General Bandh on November 26
4 years, 4 months ago

Bank Strike: AIBEA to Join Trade Unions in Nationwide General Bandh on November 26

News 18  

The All India Bank Employees' Association on Tuesday said it would be joining the one-day nationwide strike on November 26 called by central trade unions to protest against the government's anti-labour policies. Ten central trade unions, except Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, will observe a nationwide general strike on November 26. In Maharashtra, around 30,000 bank employees from 10,000 bank branches of …

Unions Expect About 25 Crore Workers to Participate in Nationwide Strike on November 26
4 years, 4 months ago

Unions Expect About 25 Crore Workers to Participate in Nationwide Strike on November 26

News 18  

Central trade unions on Tuesday said that about 25 crore workers are expected to participate in the nationwide general strike on November 26, for which “preparations are in full swing”. A statement has been issued by a joint forum comprising ten central trade unions — Indian National Trade Union Congress, All India Trade Union Congress, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Centre of …

BSNL unions allege govt creating roadblocks in company's 4G service, call for strike on Nov 26
4 years, 4 months ago

BSNL unions allege govt creating roadblocks in company's 4G service, call for strike on Nov 26

India TV News  

Alleging that the government has been creating obstacles in the launch of 4G service, employee unions at BSNL have called for a general strike on November 26 in protest. BSNL cancelled its 4G tender floated in March following allegations that it was inclined towards foreign vendors and not in line with government's vision to promote indigenous companies. At least unions …

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