Kashmir News Observer (KNO)
Srinagar, July 18 (KNO) : Darbar Move Employees Federation (DMEF), J&K State Thursday held an important emergency meeting regarding various issues confronted by the employees. The meeting also asked the government come clear on medical insurance policy at earliest. The meeting also asked the government to revoke SRO -202 which is discriminatory in nature.
According to a statement issued to KNO, the meeting warned the government over the reports of government mulling to change SRO-43 of 1994. This initiative for welfare of employees, their families and public should remain intact. If government decides to fiddle with SRO, DMEF with 4 lakh employees of state will hit the roads.
The meeting decided to press for salary at par with government of India employees besides increase in medical allowance of employees from 300 to Rupees 10000 as provided to assembly members. It also asked the government not to deduct HRA for hotel accommodation. The hotel accommodation is a temporary accommodation which is shared by two non-gazette employees. The meeting also appealed all EJAC / employees’ unions to be united for the welfare of employees.
The meeting also asked the government to resolve the issue of contractual staff/teachers / 10+2 lectures, other daily wagers at earliest and assured these categories of daily wagers full support from all unions.(KNO)
Author : KashmirNewsObserver News Source : Kashmir News Observer Place : Srinagar