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Andhra Pradesh Power Sector Employees Protest Demanding Pay Hikes and Regularization

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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A protest rally began in Vijayawada involving contract employees of Andhra Pradesh power utilities. The employees organized the march to Tirupati, demanding that their services be regularized and their basic pay be increased to ₹48,000. They also called for the announcement of a Pay Revision Commission (PRC) for all employees, including regular and outsourcing staff. The employees stated they were working in dangerous conditions during extreme weather and called for the abandonment of privatization policies in the electricity sector.

From thehindu.com

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The demonstration highlights deep-seated issues within the state's power sector regarding labor laws and working conditions. The employees cited that their pleas regarding pay hikes had been ignored by the government. The protest is a direct consequence of the state's power sector policies and labor law management.

Protests are underway in Andhra Pradesh against the government's failure to meet election promises.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • Andhra PradeshThe state whose power sector policies are being challenged by the protesting employees.

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