On May 15, 2026, members of the Samagra Shiksha Contract and Outsourcing Employees Federation organized a protest to highlight their grievances regarding low wages and job insecurity. The federation claims that nearly 60% of the workforce in government schools, including teachers and support staff, are employed on a contract or outsourcing basis. Many of these employees have been serving for years without job security and fair compensation. The protesters are demanding several key changes, including the regularization of their services, merging Samagra Shiksha employees into the Education Department, and the implementation of a human resources policy. They are also advocating for 'equal pay for equal work' in line with a Supreme Court verdict, along with salary revisions and the provision of essential benefits such as provident fund, Employee State Insurance (ESI), and pensions. Additionally, they are seeking an increase in the retirement age to 62 years. The federation's leaders have warned that failure to meet these demands will result in intensified protests across districts, urging employees to unite for future demonstrations.