Sanitation workers across Punjab observed a bandh on Thursday demanding service regularization and wage enhancements. They also seek action against police officials accused of lathi-charging protesters on July 22. The government has agreed to regularize contract employees and enhance monthly wages significantly. However, certain unresolved issues continue to fuel the ongoing strike since July 8. Political parties and various associations have voiced support for the sanitation workers’ demands.Sanitation workers across Punjab observed a bandh on Thursday demanding service regularization and wage enhancements. They also seek action against police officials accused of lathi-charging protesters on July 22. The government has agreed to regularize contract employees and enhance monthly wages significantly. However, certain unresolved issues continue to fuel the ongoing strike since July 8. Political parties and various associations have voiced support for the sanitation workers’ demands.
