Punjab’s 108 ambulance union strike continues, company issues notice
1 year, 11 months ago

Punjab’s 108 ambulance union strike continues, company issues notice

Hindustan Times  

The indefinite strike by Punjab’s 108 Ambulance Employees Association entered the second day on Friday with the company running the service, Ziqitza Health Care Limited, issuing termination of service notice to all contractual employees protesting at Ladhowal toll plaza in Ludhiana. The indefinite strike by Punjab’s 108 Ambulance Employees Association entered the second day on Friday. The protesting ambulance drivers are demanding that the Aam Aadmi Party government take back control of the service from the company. ‘Meagre hike doesn’t suffice’ Gurjant Singh, 45, a driver of ambulance from Patiala since 2011, said, “Earlier, I was getting ₹9,500 a month and after revision in wages, just ₹200 was added.” Rajesh Kumar, a member of association, said, “The company has only given wages revised by the Punjab government in April 2021.

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Employees urge government to take over 108 ambulance service management in Andhra Pradesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Employees urge government to take over 108 ambulance service management in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

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Punjab doctors to go on strike from September 9, OPD services to be suspended
4 months ago

Punjab doctors to go on strike from September 9, OPD services to be suspended

The Hindu  

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108 ambulance workers in Madurai to go on strike from January 8
1 year, 2 months ago

108 ambulance workers in Madurai to go on strike from January 8

The Hindu  

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UK ambulance workers strike again as unions call for talks
1 year, 11 months ago

UK ambulance workers strike again as unions call for talks

Firstpost  

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Ambulance workers announce six more strikes as bitter pay row escalates
1 year, 11 months ago

Ambulance workers announce six more strikes as bitter pay row escalates

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The extent of the crisis in emergency care came into sharper focus still on Friday, …

108 ambulance employees call off strike after meeting health minister
1 year, 11 months ago

108 ambulance employees call off strike after meeting health minister

Hindustan Times  

The 108 ambulance employees association in Punjab ended their state-wide strike on Wednesday after a meeting with health minister Dr Balbir Singh. The protesting employees were demanding that the Aam Aadmi Party government take back the control of the service from the private company, Ziqitza Healthcare Limited, operating the 325 ambulances. “We have acknowledged the valid complaints of low pay …

108 Ambulance strike continues; govt offers talks
1 year, 11 months ago

108 Ambulance strike continues; govt offers talks

Hindustan Times  

: The indefinite state-wide strike by Punjab’s 108 Ambulance Employees’ Association continued for the seventh consecutive day on Tuesday at the Ladhowal Toll Plaza, with the Punjab government offering the agitators a meeting with a sub-committee of four cabinet ministers on Wednesday. 108 Ambulance strike continues; govt offers talks The employee’s union is sticking to its demand that the Aam …

Over 300 ambulances go off road in Punjab, patients left high & dry
1 year, 11 months ago

Over 300 ambulances go off road in Punjab, patients left high & dry

Hindustan Times  

Punjab’s 108 Ambulance Employees Association announced an indefinite state-wide strike on Thursday, demanding that the Aam Aadmi Party government take back control of the service from the private company operating it. Every year, our contract is renewed with new terms and conditions.” The union members said besides ending the contract of the private company operating these ambulances, around 600 such …

UK ambulance workers walk out, joining wave of strike action
1 year, 11 months ago

UK ambulance workers walk out, joining wave of strike action

Associated Press  

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2 years ago

Ambulance workers announce two more strikes in January

The Telegraph  

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Don’t get drunk: UK govt urges caution amid ambulance strike
2 years ago

Don’t get drunk: UK govt urges caution amid ambulance strike

Associated Press  

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SA Government and ambulance union reach agreement after dispute over staff numbers and rostering
3 years, 8 months ago

SA Government and ambulance union reach agreement after dispute over staff numbers and rostering

ABC  

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