Contract electricity employees seek job security, pay hike
Taking out a rally, employees say the labour laws have been violated and their plea for a hike in the basic pay had fallen on deaf ears
Contract employees of Andhra Pradesh power utilities are on a motorcycle rally from Vijayawada to Tirupati, demanding job security, a pay hike to ₹48,000, and the establishment of a Pay Revision Commission. The rally, organized by the Andhra Pradesh Vidyut Trade Unions Struggle Committee, highlights the dangerous conditions these workers face during natural disasters and extreme weather.
The employees endure floods, storms, and high temperatures while performing their duties, often putting their lives at risk. They bear the brunt of rising prices, which further strain their already meager incomes. Despite previous protests, their appeals for attention from the government have gone unanswered, leading to this week-long protest in Tirupati.
Union leaders from various electricity trade unions have accused the government of violating labor laws and express frustration that their demands for a pay increase have been ignored. They also advocate against the privatization policies in the electricity sector.
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