BEST Workers’ Hunger Strike Has No Impact On Mumbai Bus Services, Union Says Agitation Will Continue
Mumbai: The indefinite hunger strike launched by the BEST Workers Union on Tuesday over pending employee demands has had no impact on the city's bus services, with BEST recording no decline in the turnout of its own and wet-lease buses compared with Monday. Union secretary Shashank Rao said the union deliberately opted for a hunger strike instead of a strike to ensure that commuters do not face…
Mumbai's BEST Workers Union launched an indefinite hunger strike on Tuesday over unpaid wage demands. The strike has not affected the city's bus services, as BEST reported no decline in bus turnout compared to the previous day. Union secretary Shashank Rao explained that the strike was chosen to avoid inconveniencing commuters. The union is demanding settlement of wage agreements, implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission, equal pay, and other benefits. The protest will persist until the union's demands are met.
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