Sanitation, Engineering Workers Pause Strike, Warn Of August 5 Action

USPA NEWS - Engineering and sanitation workers, who joined the statewide indefinite strike called by CITU, have temporarily suspended their protest following state-level directives. However, the workers warned that if their pending demands are not met by August 4, they will resume their agitation from August 5.

Tributes Paid To VS Achuthanandan

During the program, all workers paid homage to VS Achuthanandan, the veteran CPI leader and former Kerala Chief Minister, who passed away yesterday. His legacy as a champion of labour rights was acknowledged with silence and floral tributes.

Workers Demand Equal Wages

On Tuesday, CITU District Secretary Manohar addressed the protesting workers and criticized the government's discriminatory approach toward engineering and sanitation workers. He emphasized that all municipal public health and engineering workers should be paid Rs 21,000 per month as per GO MS No 36, while skilled workers must receive Rs 24,500.

Strike Gains Momentum, Then Temporarily Halted

As part of the protest, public health workers boycotted duties and expressed solidarity with engineering staff. The strike, initially part of a larger state-level agitation, was suspended after a meeting at the Municipal Engineer’s chamber. It was announced that all workers would resume duties from Wednesday.

The information was confirmed during a joint discussion between workers and union leaders held at the Municipal Engineer’s office at 5 PM.

Warning: Protests Will Resume From August 5

Union leaders declared that if the government fails to meet the workers’ demands by August 4, a new phase of the agitation will be launched from August 5. CITU leadership is preparing an intensified campaign if there is no resolution.