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Punjab Roadways Contractual Workers to Strike for Three Days Starting Aug 3
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 07:48 PM
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Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways have announced a three‑day strike beginning on August 3, demanding better wages and job security.
Contractual staff of Punjab Roadways have called for a three‑day strike that will commence on August 3, citing long‑standing grievances over wages and employment security.
The workers, who are employed on short‑term contracts rather than as permanent staff, have demanded a pay raise and clearer terms of employment. They also seek assurances that their contracts will not be extended without proper compensation.
The strike is expected to disrupt bus services across the state, affecting commuters and freight operations. Punjab Roadways officials have yet to respond with a counter‑proposal.
The union representing the contractual workers has urged the government to negotiate promptly to avoid prolonged service interruptions.
The workers, who are employed on short‑term contracts rather than as permanent staff, have demanded a pay raise and clearer terms of employment. They also seek assurances that their contracts will not be extended without proper compensation.
The strike is expected to disrupt bus services across the state, affecting commuters and freight operations. Punjab Roadways officials have yet to respond with a counter‑proposal.
The union representing the contractual workers has urged the government to negotiate promptly to avoid prolonged service interruptions.