Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees, represented by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), will commence a strike on April 22 to advocate for their demands. Despite issuing a strike notice on March 13, there has been no response from the government or the TGSRTC management. The JAC has presented 32 demands, including the integration of RTC with the state government and ensuring salary parity with government employees.
The impending strike has the potential to disrupt public transportation in Telangana, with over 6,000 buses expected to cease operations, affecting more than 60 lakh passengers daily. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has urged employees to refrain from striking, mentioning that the matter of merging Telangana State Road Transport Corporation with the government is being reviewed by a committee. He assured that all employee-related issues, except for two pending matters, will be addressed.
The demands put forth by the JAC encompass various aspects such as the long-pending merger of RTC with the state government, implementation of two Pay Revision Commissions, clearance of dues towards the Credit Cooperative Society and provident fund, and revision of wages and pending allowances. Last year, the JAC postponed an indefinite strike after the government agreed to consider their demands and establish a three-member IAS committee for discussions.
