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Punjab Government Concedes to Striking Employees, Announces 8% DA Release
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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The Punjab administration has agreed to the demands of striking staff by approving an 8% dearness allowance, ending the industrial action.
The state government of Punjab announced on Wednesday that it will release an eight percent dearness allowance to staff who had been on strike. The decision comes after several days of industrial action that disrupted routine services in various departments. Officials said the allowance will be credited to the employees' salaries retroactively from the start of the strike. The move is expected to restore normalcy in government offices and address the grievances raised by the workers. No further details on the duration of the strike or additional concessions were provided.
The strike, which began earlier this week, involved a large number of clerical and support staff across multiple ministries. Their primary demand was a higher dearness allowance to offset rising living costs. By acceding to an 8% increase, the government aims to quell the unrest and prevent any escalation.
State authorities emphasized that the concession is a one‑time adjustment and that future allowances will follow the standard review process. They also urged employees to resume duties promptly to ensure uninterrupted public services.
The strike, which began earlier this week, involved a large number of clerical and support staff across multiple ministries. Their primary demand was a higher dearness allowance to offset rising living costs. By acceding to an 8% increase, the government aims to quell the unrest and prevent any escalation.
State authorities emphasized that the concession is a one‑time adjustment and that future allowances will follow the standard review process. They also urged employees to resume duties promptly to ensure uninterrupted public services.