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Punjab government orders show‑cause notices to workers absent after strike
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🗓 30 Aug 2026, 08:03 PM
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Following a recent workers strike in Punjab, the state administration has instructed that show‑cause notices be sent to all employees who remained absent during the protest.
The Punjab state government has issued a directive to issue show‑cause notices to employees who were absent during the recent workers strike. The order, circulated among departmental heads, aims to ensure accountability and discourage future absenteeism linked to industrial actions.
Officials said the notice will require the concerned staff to explain their absence and may lead to disciplinary action if no satisfactory response is provided. The move comes after the strike, which saw several public sector workers walk out to demand better wages and working conditions.
Labour unions have expressed disappointment with the government's response, warning that punitive measures could exacerbate tensions. The administration, however, maintains that maintaining essential services is paramount and that the directive is a standard procedural step.
No further details on the number of employees affected or the timeline for the notices have been released at this stage.
Officials said the notice will require the concerned staff to explain their absence and may lead to disciplinary action if no satisfactory response is provided. The move comes after the strike, which saw several public sector workers walk out to demand better wages and working conditions.
Labour unions have expressed disappointment with the government's response, warning that punitive measures could exacerbate tensions. The administration, however, maintains that maintaining essential services is paramount and that the directive is a standard procedural step.
No further details on the number of employees affected or the timeline for the notices have been released at this stage.