Jammu, October 19: The strike of the Jal Shakti department daily rated/ consolidated workers continued on the 25th consecutive day today.
The workers of Jal Shakti under the banner of PHE Employees United Front, held strong protest demonstration in the office of Chief Engineer at BC Road, Jammu.
The leaders criticized Chief Secretary of J&K UT for his comments and alleged that he was adding fuel to the fire. The workers were shouting slogans against the UT Administration and BJP Government at the Centre.
They alleged that BJP has failed to resolve the pending issues of the workers and employees despite long protests and many representations to the higher authorities & were demanding their regularisation, release of pending 65 months wages of many workers, implement Minimum Wages Act in J&K on Central pattern and revoke 12 vouchers rider.
They said that the agitation would be continued till their demands are addressed by the Government. The members alleged that J&K Administration itself wants to worsen the situation.
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