Mysuru Gram Panchayat employees protest, seek immediate implementation of minimum wages
The protest was organised by the Karnataka State Gram Panchayat Employees’ Association (affiliated to CITU), Mysuru district committee
A sizable gathering of gram panchayat employees marched in front of the Mysuru Zilla Panchayat office on Tuesday, demanding the prompt implementation of the recently announced minimum wage and the filling of vacant positions within their local bodies. Organized by the Karnataka State Gram Panchayat Employees’ Association (a CITU affiliate) from Mysuru district, the protest aimed to draw the government's attention to long-standing grievances.
The protesters presented a memorandum enumerating their demands, urging the authorities to take decisive action. They specifically called for the promotion of bill collectors and computer operators to the roles of accounts assistants and Panchayat Secretary Grade-II. Additionally, they sought the payment of stipulated wages for women drivers and helpers employed in solid-waste disposal vehicles, as well as the creation of job opportunities for trained women drivers.
The demonstration was led by officials from the CITU, including K. Basavaraju, district president, T.S. Dinesh, district secretary, and Lokesh.
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