News: Class 3 and Class 4 Maharashtra Government employees warn two days strike

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Class 3 and Class 4 Maharashtra Government employees warn two days strike

After the intervention of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the union leaders noted that the final decision will be declared on Wednesday.
Class 3 and Class 4 Maharashtra Government employees warn two days strike

More than 1.7 million Maharashtra Government employees working under the Class 3 and Class 4 categories have warned that they will go on a two days strike from 23rd February. The strike has been called raising demand for increasing the age of retirement from 58 years to 60. 

According to a report carried out by the Hindustan Times, after the intervention of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the union leaders noted that the final decision will be declared on Wednesday. 

Vishwas Kotkar, general secretary, RSKMSM and chief convenor coordination committee said, “The issue was discussed in a meeting with the deputy chief minister where we raised all our demands and explained the situation. Some of our demands were accepted and some are not. A final decision will be taken on Wednesday morning.”

On the other hand, the state has issued a notice to the agitating workers stating that disciplinary action may be taken against them, in case they don’t refrain from the strike. Parallelly, the employees would also lose their two days’ salaries if they don’t comply with the government notice.

The circular reads, “Joining the strike by government and semi-government employees will be treated as misconduct and all those who will participate will have to face disciplinary action. Issue such orders to this effect and inform all the employees as well. 

The department heads were asked to “Try to convince them; cancel all the leaves; ensure all the offices are open on time and also inform the employees that the state has adopted the Centre’s policy — no work no pay. Department heads that are related to essential services will have to ensure that they will continue to operate smoothly during the strike.”

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