22-04-2025
PRTC, Punbus staff announce two-hour strike tomorrow
Patiala: Amid non-clearance of dues of PRTC by the govt, the contractual employees of PRTC and Punbus have decided to go on strike on Thursday for two hours. This decision follows the govt's failure to clear the dues of March salary for employees, who were allegedly paid only half of their salary for March, with the remaining amount yet to be cleared.
Due to the Punjab govt's failure to provide funds for free travel, employees have received only 50% of their salaries, with the month nearing its end and no hope for the remaining 50%, according to union leader Harkesh Kumar Vicky.
The Punjab Roadways and Punbus Contract Workers Union on Tuesday claimed that due to the non-release of approximately Rs 600 crore from the govt, employees have been put in distress as they have received only half their salaries. "Employees are repeatedly demanding their dues, especially since they need to pay their children's school fees and purchase wheat for the year. The transport department, which earns revenue daily, is facing difficulties because of the govt's failure to release funds, leaving employees in financial hardship. The govt has not released funds for almost six months, causing severe problems. The delay reflects the govt's intention to wind down the department," said union leader Harkesh Kumar.
"The govt is promoting large-scale exploitation by introducing kilometre scheme buses, benefiting the private mafia by exceeding tender conditions. There is no clarity on when departmental buses will operate, as the govt is allowing private buses to profit, even though departmental buses are purchased with bank loans repaid by the hard work of temporary employees. These temporary employees are being ignored by the govt and management. In PRTC, departmental buses are not operational, and private mafia is being encouraged, while existing buses are not receiving spare parts," said another union member. .
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They said that the govt, which promised to regularise temporary employees, is hiring more temporary workers, which the union strongly opposes. "If the govt and management do not deposit the remaining salaries into workers' accounts on time, all PRTC bus stands will be closed on 24 April 2025, for two hours, for which the govt and management will be responsible," the union said.
PRTC Cchairman Ranjodh Singh Hadana could not be contacted for comments.
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