GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Karmi Sangha has decided to postpone the strike scheduled for December 26, 2024, following assurances from the authorities regarding their demands for a Revision of Pay (RoP) and other issues.
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The decision was taken during an executive members' meeting held on December 24. The Sangha stated that recent developments, including constructive discussions with the authorities, led them to defer the protest.
On December 19, representatives of the union met with the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, who assured them of immediate action to address their concerns. This was followed by a meeting between the union and authorities on December 21, during which significant progress was reportedly made.
The matter was further discussed in the 39th Mayor-in-Council meeting on December 23, where the Revision of Pay was approved in principle. However, some procedural formalities remain to be completed.