Contract, assistant professors rally at Nizam College seeking equal pay, job security
Contract and assistant professors at Nizam College staged a rally demanding equal pay, implementation of the 7th Pay Revision Commission scales, and job security. They highlighted their long service and qualifications, seeking parity with regular employees and referencing Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's assurances.
Why it matters
This reflects broader issues of precarious employment, wage disparity, and labor rights within the education sector, impacting the livelihoods of many academic professionals.
Contract and assistant professors of Nizam College staged a rally on Thursday, demanding equal pay for equal work, implementation of the 7th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) scales and job security for long-serving employees.
The employees marched from the principal’s office to Gate No. 2 of the college around noon, raising concerns over lack of regularisation and fair remuneration despite having served the institution for several years.
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