Itikyala – Telangana: The Telangana Progressive Gram Panchayat Workers Union (IFTU) staged a protest on Tuesday, demanding the immediate release of pending wages for gram panchayat workers in Itikyal mandal.
Plight of workers
Workers have not received salaries for eight months, leaving them struggling to make ends meet. The union criticized the government’s apathy towards workers’ welfare.
Key demands
Immediate release of pending wages
Permanent positions for multi-purpose workers
Repeal of multi-purpose worker policy
Equal pay for equal work
PF/ESI benefits
Union’s warning
The union warned that if the government fails to address their demands, workers will face immense hardship during the upcoming rainy season.
‘Government’s indifference unacceptable’
“We urge the government to release special funds to pay workers’ wages,” said Jammichedu Karthik, District Secretary. “The government’s indifference towards workers is unacceptable.”
The protest was attended by union leaders Harish, Madhu, Venkatrami Reddy, and others.
