Uplanned and contractual employees of the Forestry College at Rani Chauri in New Tehri staged a protest on the campus over 3 months of unpaid wages and the alleged denial of equal pay for equal work.
The workers are associated with the college’s UPNAL and Contractual Employees’ Union. They said their concerns had continued despite government orders that, according to them, support equal pay for equal work.
The employees warned that they would launch an indefinite agitation if their demands are not fulfilled soon. Their protest highlights the financial pressure created by delayed wages and the continuing dispute over their pay conditions.
Workers cite financial and mental hardship
Employees, including Manveer Singh Tadiyal, Rakesh Bahuguna and Murtiram Uniyal, said they had not received wages for 3 months. They said the delay had caused financial and mental difficulties for workers and their families.
The workers said they perform university and college duties with dedication, honesty and responsibility. However, they added that delayed payment affects their morale and makes it difficult to manage regular expenses.
They also demanded the benefit of equal pay for equal work, referring to Supreme Court orders and government orders. Their statement presents this as a continuing demand rather than a resolved entitlement.
Employees warn of further protest
The protesters said their immediate demands are the release of the pending wages and implementation of equal pay for equal work. They warned that failure to act would lead to an indefinite movement.
Those named among the protesters included Mahesh Ghildiyal, Vinod Kothari, Vikas Kothari, Vijay Bisht, Virendra Negi, Girvir Negi, Prashant Bhandari, Ram Lal Bhatt, Chandraveer Bisht, Karmanand Mamgai, Neelam Negi and Sangeeta Bijalwan.
The next reported development will depend on whether the workers’ demands are addressed and whether the proposed indefinite agitation begins.
Conclusion
UPNAL and contractual staff at Rani Chauri’s Forestry College have protested over 3 months of unpaid wages and demanded equal pay for equal work, warning of an indefinite agitation if their concerns remain unresolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the employees stage their protest?
The employees held the sit-in on the campus of the Forestry College at Rani Chauri in New Tehri.
Q. Who took part in the protest?
UPNAL and contractual workers associated with the Forestry College’s UPNAL and Contractual Employees’ Union took part.
Q. What is the main wage-related demand?
The workers have demanded payment of wages pending for 3 months.
Q. What other demand have the employees raised?
They have demanded equal pay for equal work.
Q. What action have the workers threatened?
They have warned of an indefinite agitation if their demands are not fulfilled soon.
