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Punjab govt employees to stage protest over DA, OPS demands, work to stall
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 08:48 PM
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Employee unions in Punjab announced a protest demanding higher dearness allowance and overtime pay, stating that administrative transfers will not deter their struggle, and that normal work will be suspended.
Employee leaders in Punjab clarified that the recent reshuffling of senior officials will not weaken the resolve of the staff. They emphasized that their fight for rightful benefits will continue irrespective of any administrative changes.
The unions have outlined key demands, including a revision of dearness allowance (DA), the implementation of overtime pay (OPS) and other pending grievances. To press these demands, they plan a coordinated demonstration that will bring routine governmental operations to a standstill.
Authorities have been warned that essential services may face interruptions as the protest proceeds. While officials have not yet detailed a response, they are expected to engage with the representatives to seek a resolution and minimize public inconvenience.
The unions have outlined key demands, including a revision of dearness allowance (DA), the implementation of overtime pay (OPS) and other pending grievances. To press these demands, they plan a coordinated demonstration that will bring routine governmental operations to a standstill.
Authorities have been warned that essential services may face interruptions as the protest proceeds. While officials have not yet detailed a response, they are expected to engage with the representatives to seek a resolution and minimize public inconvenience.