Shivamogga City Corporation employees stage protest, demand salary hike as per 7th Pay Commission
They have resolved to continue the protest until the demands are met. As a result, the services of the corporation, including cleaning, have been affected in the city.
The workers began their protest on Tuesday, demanding that their salaries be increased as per the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission, on par with State government employees. Similarly, they also demanded promotions and Karnataka Government Insurance Department (KGID) facilities on par with other State government staff.
N. Govind, president of the association of employees of Shivamogga corporation, said that the workers would continue the protest until the government decides to fulfill their demands. 'The government has not yet invited us for talks. Meanwhile, the public are facing inconveniences due to the protest. However, they need to understand our plight and extend their support to the protest,' he said.
Office-bearers of the association — Mohan, P. Kumar, Vasanth Kumar, and others were present.
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