Himachal’s PWD Multi-Task Workers Threaten Protests Over ₹6,000 Salary
Highly qualified PWD Multi-Task Workers in Himachal Pradesh threaten protests over a meager ₹6,000 monthly salary and demand policy reforms.
Union State President Sher Singh emphasized that these workers have been providing dedicated services for years without any financial security. "Rising costs of food, education, and healthcare have made survival miserable. The government must introduce a fair and permanent policy," he said.
Key Demands Raised by the Union:
- Daily Wager Status: Grant daily-wage status to all MTWs who have completed four years of service.
- Service Policy: Draft a formal service policy aligning with their 8 to 10-hour work shifts.
- Social Security: Secure the future of workers over 48 years of age and consider Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefits.
- Fixed Salary Dates: Establish a uniform, timely monthly salary disbursement date across the state.
- Maternity Leave: Provide mandatory maternity leave and other essential welfare benefits for female MTWs.
Additionally, the union demanded immediate financial compensation and justice for the family of Devendra, an MTW from Mandi district who recently met with a tragic accident. The union warned that if the government fails to deliver a time-bound solution, thousands of workers will take to the streets.
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