Rayagada railway staff protest, seek clarity on postings, seniority issues
Railway employees in the Rayagada Division are protesting to demand clarity on seniority, postings, and the release of a Joint Procedure Order following the creation of the South Coast Railway zone. Families of staff expressed concerns that current staffing issues are negatively impacting employee well-being and railway safety.
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Labor disputes in critical infrastructure sectors like railways can lead to operational instability and safety concerns for both staff and the public.
Family members of railway employees belonging to the erstwhile Waltair Division, currently posted in the Rayagada (RGDA) Division under East Coast Railway, staged a demonstration outside the Divisional Railway Manager’s (DRM) office in the city on Tuesday, demanding the release of the Joint Procedure Order (JPO) and a review of postings made in Visakhapatnam since June 1, when South Coast Railway came into existence as a separate zone.
Rayagada Divisional Railway Employees’ Union members, stage a protest at the DRM office in Visakhapatnam. V RAJU | Photo Credit: V RAJU
In a representation submitted to the DRM, the employees said Para 9.3 of the DPR provided for willingness/options to be obtained from staff for postings in the Visakhapatnam and Rayagada divisions. They alleged that the process has not been extended to them.
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