Haryana sanitation workers end month-long strike after reaching agreement
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Sanitation workers in Haryana, India ended their 37-day strike after reaching an agreement with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
The workers had protested for 13 demands that affected sanitation in urban areas across the state. During the strike, authorities attempted to clear garbage with machinery, which led to tension. The agreement includes the regularisation of sanitation workers currently on municipal payrolls by filling vacant positions. Contract workers will receive points toward regular employment based on their experience.
The government also agreed to extend benefits to municipal workers, including travel allowances and a cashless medical policy previously available to government employees. Furthermore, workers on municipal rolls who bank with the State Bank of India will receive financial support of up to 50 lakh rupees (approximately $60,000 USD) in case of accidental death or disability. The agreement also covers medical leave, promotion opportunities, and wage increases for sewermen.
Workers previously suspended or terminated for participating in the strike will be reinstated, and the strike days will be made up with additional work.
