Haryana Fire Services Strike Enters Third Week Amidst Rising Tensions
Haryana fire staff strike enters third week, no fresh talks held
Hindustan Times
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Over 2,200 contractual and ad-hoc employees of the Haryana Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services are on strike for better compensation and job security. Despite initial negotiations, no talks have resumed since April 8, leading to increased pressure on the department as fire incidents rise during the summer.
- 012,200 fire service employees in Haryana are on strike for better compensation.
- 02Demands include ₹1 crore compensation for deceased firefighters' families and regularization of jobs.
- 03No fresh negotiations have occurred since initial talks on April 8.
- 04Fire incidents have increased, straining the department's resources.
- 05Personnel from other departments are being used as temporary replacements.
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The strike by 2,200 contractual and ad-hoc employees of the Haryana Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services has entered its third week, with no fresh negotiations since initial discussions on April 8. The employees are demanding ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) compensation for the families of two firefighters who died in a fire incident in Faridabad, Haryana in February, along with a government job for a dependent. They are also seeking regularization of their positions, a ₹25,500 (approximately $300 USD) grade pay, allowances, and a retirement age of 58 years. Despite the strike, the department continues to manage operations using personnel from other departments, as fire incidents have surged during the summer months. Union representatives have expressed frustration over the lack of communication from the government, noting that no meetings have occurred in the last two weeks.
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The ongoing strike is affecting fire safety services in Haryana, leading to increased risks during the summer fire season.
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