RTC Workers Announce Indefinite Strike Starting August 5

Quick Summary:

• The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced an indefinite strike starting August 5,demanding wage revision and resolution of pending arrears.
• JAC demands a salary hike effective January 1, 2024, settlement of arrears for 38 months (January 1, 2020-February 28, 2023), and implementation of revised pay untill December 31, 2027.
• Transport department officials clarified that wages were revised in march 2023 with effect from March 17; further revisions are only scheduled for March 2027.
• Officials highlighted that during the COVID-19 pandemic,salaries and allowances were paid despite suspended operations. A notional wage hike of approximately15% was implemented through monthly increments till the next scheduled revision in four years.

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Indian Opinion Analysis:

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