Electricity store hamali union announce State-wide dharna on July 15
The United Electricity Store Hamali Union has announced a state-wide protest in Vijayawada for July 15 to demand better wages and job security. Their list of demands includes a minimum monthly wage of ₹48,000, regularisation of contract workers, and the restoration of the old pension scheme.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing labor tensions in the power sector and the broader struggle for contract worker rights in India.
The United Electricity Store Hamali Union (UESHU-CITU) announced a State-level dharna at Alankar Centre Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada on July 15, demanding resolution of long-pending service and welfare issues. The union called upon electricity store workers and contract employees to participate.
The report objectively outlines the union's demands and the scheduled protest without taking a side.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in