Dhanbad 108 ambulance workers beg outside Civil Surgeon's office over unpaid wages
Dhanbad's 108 ambulance staff protested outside the Civil Surgeon's office, saying they are unpaid for four to five months and only a few ambulances run.
108 ambulance workers in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, held a begging-style protest in front of the Civil Surgeon's office on 12 October 2026 over unpaid wages and poor ambulance conditions, ETV Bharat reported.
The protest was organised by the Jharkhand Pradesh Ambulance Karmachari Sangh, affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. Workers said they have not been paid for four to five months. District president and driver Dinesh Kumar Yadav said this has pushed families into financial distress.
The union alleged that pay is cut on the pretext of attendance and that employees who object face transfer or dismissal. It said about 20 workers were dismissed after complaints to the labour department, and that promised reinstatement has not happened.
According to the union, Dhanbad has 36 ambulances but only four to five are running, with problems such as worn tyres, no spare tyres and faults in oxygen systems and bodies.
Demands
- A government-run 108 ambulance service
- Wage payments arranged through the Civil Surgeon
- Reinstatement of dismissed workers
- EPF, ESIC, overtime, gratuity and minimum wage rights
The union said the agitation will expand if the problems are not resolved soon.
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