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The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Civic workers start lifting solid waste amid continued strike
Civic workers began lifting solid waste, dry waste as it was Friday, amid their colleagues continuing with the strike in Mangaluru on July 11. Waste collection had come to a standstill on Thursday when the employees began the strike. All categories of Mangaluru City Corporation employees began their indefinite strike since Thursday in support of their various demands, including payment of salaries as per the 7th Pay Commission by the government, extension of Karnataka Government Insurance Department's group insurance scheme, coverage under Group Provident Fund scheme, among other things. South Kanara Municipal Employees' Union, Karnataka State City Corporations' Employees' Association and Karnataka State City Corporations' Employees' Parishat, have jointly led the strike. SK Municipal Employees Association General Secretary C. Bhaskar told The Hindu that discussions were going on with the government in Bengaluru regarding the employees' demand. Meanwhile, residents, including the legislators, have urged the employees not to stop solid waste collection as it would lead to chaos in the city. 'We have started collecting solid waste from Friday,' he said.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Shivamogga City Corporation employees stage protest, demand salary hike as per 7th Pay Commission
The employees of Shivamogga City Corporation have been staging a protest for the last two days in front of the civic body's office here, demanding a revision in pay scale as per the Seventh Pay Commission, among other facilities. 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.
