Ambulance Staff Threaten Strike Over Demands
Ambulance employees in Himachal Pradesh threaten to strike if demands, including eight-hour shifts and arrear payments, are not met within a week. They accuse management and government of negligence. Despite fulfilling critical roles during the pandemic, workers face instability and exploitation, prompting potential service disruption.
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Employees linked to ambulance services in Himachal Pradesh have issued a strike threat if their demands, such as eight-hour shifts and timely payments, are unmet in a week. This could disrupt the 108 and 102 services statewide.
Union leaders Sanjeev Kumar and Beeri Singh highlighted that these crucial services are operational round-the-clock, yet employees face excessive hours, lack of benefits, and inadequate recognition.
Despite dedicated service during COVID-19, employees accuse both current contractor Medshwaan and previous, GVK, of exploitation. A failure to meet demands could see complete service cessation. Citizens are urged to understand the workers' plight and cooperate if disruptions occur.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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