Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 14 July 2023
Mr. D. Ayyappan, Vice President of CITU Andaman & Nicobar State Organizing Committee, accompanied by Secretaries Mr. SP Kalairajan and Mr. Anand Rajan, met with the Secretary of Port Blair Municipal Council (PBMC) on July 14, 2023. The delegation raised vital points in regards to the rights and advantages of each day rated mazdoors working beneath the PBMC.
During the assembly, Ayyappan emphasised the fast want for the grant of 1/thirtieth of pay plus DA to all of the remaining each day rated mazdoors employed by the PBMC. He highlighted that almost all departments beneath the Administration has already carried out the A & N Administration’s order dated May 9, 2023, on this regard. However, the PBMC is but to increase this profit to its eligible staff, prompting the demand for swift motion.
In addition to the pay grant, Ayyappan known as for the regularisation of companies for all each day rated mazdoors working within the PBMC. He urged that vacant positions inside the PBMC ought to be crammed by promptly regularising the companies of those staff. The transfer wouldn’t solely recognise their contributions but in addition present them with stability and improved working circumstances.
Ayyappan additionally raised considerations relating to the welfare of the municipal staff. He urged the PBMC Secretary to challenge uniforms, raincoats, hand gloves, and different essential tools to make sure the security and well-being of those staff. Furthermore, he emphasised the significance of conducting medical examinations for all sanitary staff to safeguard their well being.
In response to the CITU delegation’s calls for, the Secretary of PBMC assured them that the problems can be examined, and applicable motion can be taken in accordance with the related guidelines and rules.
