Power Corp mgmt concedes to demands, staff call off strike
Tribune News Service

Patiala, November 7
Buckling under pressure, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) management has accepted the demands of its employees. Hence, the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) Employees Joint Forum has called off its strike scheduled for November 8.

PSPCL spokesperson confirmed that the meeting between the Forum leaders and the management took place and that the strike was withdrawn.

PSEB Joint Forum spokesman Manjit Singh Chahal said that on behalf of the management, PSPCL Director (Distribution) Arun Verma was present at the meeting. “The management has issued orders for the immediate release of 30 per cent arrears under the revised pay of non-gazetted employees. It has agreed to give a promotion to class IV employees and give a mobile allowance to all the employees. PSPCL management has also agreed to give Leave Travel Concession for a ten-day leave as given by the state government,” he said.

The Forum leaders said the PSPCL management has also agreed to give pay band and grade pay on a pattern similar to Punjab Government. “The contractual employees would also be given leave and other benefits. Linemen will be promoted to the post of Junior Engineers and the test will be conducted next month,” said Chahal.

Striking a deal

PSPCL to release 30% arrears under revised pay of non-gazetted staff
Class IV employees to be given a promotion
Mobile allowance for the entire staff
Leave travel concession for 10-day leave, as given by the state government
Staff to be be given pay band and grade pay