Power dept workers demand dues

Jammu, December 3

The power development department’s (PDD) need-based and casual workers are demanding the release of salaries of 3,405 employees, which are pending for the last six months. They have warned to intensify the agitation from December 5 if their demands are not met.

Addressing a press meet, All J&K PDD Need-Based and Casual Labourers’ Union chief Akhil Sharma said casual labourers were without salaries for months despite assurances from the state.

The union has demanded implementation of SRO-381 to start the regularisation process and release of salaries. The workers threatened to suspend work if the authorities continued to ignore their pleas to ensure better working conditions. — TNS