The Maharashtra State University and College Employees Joint Action Committee is set to initiate a phased statewide strike starting May 14 to highlight the unmet demands of non-teaching staff across non-agricultural universities and affiliated colleges in Maharashtra, including Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University. The committee, led by Ajay Deshmukh (coordinator and president of the Maharashtra University Employees Federation), convened a meeting where they expressed their frustration over the government's inaction despite multiple memorandums. Key demands include the immediate implementation of the Assured Career Progression Scheme as per the 7th Pay Commission, full implementation of the 7th Pay Commission for non-teaching staff, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme for employees recruited before 2005, and approval to fill vacant non-teaching positions. The potential strike could significantly impact academic and examination schedules, prompting the committee to send copies of their demands to the chief minister and other key officials.