Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 4: PHE Employees Association (PHE-EA) of both Udhampur and Reasi districts today held a protest here at PHE Complex, wherein the speakers highlighted various demands including release of their pending wages.
Addressing the protesters, vice-president, PHEEA, Jammu province, Som Nath, highlighted various demands of the Association including meeting shortage of staff in the department, holding DPC meeting as early as possible, change of designation of workers as per nature of working and enhancement of daily wages from Rs 150 to Rs 350.
Addressing the workers, Som Nath urged the Government for early release of wages of PHE workers, which are pending for last 40-42 months. He also urged the Government to give priority to regularization of daily wagers instead of making direct recruitment.
The speakers also demanded the Government to revise the sanctioned strength of the PHE Department, which they alleged has not been revised since creation of divisions since 40-50 years back. Besides, they demanded creation of new posts in the department and classification of workers in only two categories- regular employees and permanent daily wagers.
The speakers also appealed the employees of Jammu province to remain united for their cause and protect themselves from self styled leaders.
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